How to get from Ballan to Apollo Bay by bus and train?

From Ballan to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Ballan to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Deer Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

283minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    840 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:DEK
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    South Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Visitor Information Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Apollo Bay

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 238.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 283 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Apollo Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ballan

Ballan is located at Ballan, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballan Station/Atkinson St.

Train stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan Railway Station

Bus stations close to Ballan:

  • Ballan Station/Atkinson St

Public transport stations close to Apollo Bay, Melbourne

Apollo Bay is located at Apollo Bay, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd.

Bus stations close to Apollo Bay:

  • Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 283 minutes, using Bus line BALLARAT, Bus line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballan and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballan to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballan to Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ballan and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballan to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballan and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Ballan to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Ballan to Apollo Bay costs A$15.82.