How to get from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay by bus?

From Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay by bus

To get from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N station to Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus 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 8 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Ballarat Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

520minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N
    ID 35279
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Buninyong
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35426
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    89 min
  • 6
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Visitor Information Centre
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    ID 17718
    156 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay by bus via 20, COACH and COACH

To get from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N station to York St/Main Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus 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 9 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Ballarat Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

542minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N
    ID 35279
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Canadian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St/Main Rd
    ID 35423
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35426
    720 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    89 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
    156 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay

The distance between Ballarat Central, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 203.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 520 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay

To check the bus schedule from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballarat Central) and destination (Apollo Bay), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay by bus via 20, COACH and COACH

To get from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N station to York St/Main Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus 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 9 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Ballarat Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

542minA$19.42
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N
    ID 35279
    430 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Canadian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St/Main Rd
    ID 35423
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35426
    720 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Geelong Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    89 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
    156 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 520 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay?

    The alternative route takes 542 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballarat Central and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N station near Ballarat Central to Buninyong station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Buninyong station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Ballarat Central and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus is about 8 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballarat Central to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N stop near Ballarat Central in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballarat Central and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Buninyong stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Ballarat Central to Apollo Bay costs A$19.42.

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