How to get from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay by bus?

From Mount Helen to Apollo Bay by bus

To get from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 21 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

510minA$19.42
Bus - 21
21
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ballarat Station (Via Federation University)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35476
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sovereign Hill/Main Rd
    ID 35426
    40 m • 1 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

Alternative route from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay by bus via 22, COACH and COACH

To get from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd station to Ballarat Station 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

556minA$19.42
Bus - 22
22
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ballarat Station (Via Sebastopol)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    240 m • 4 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
    95 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 Mount Helen to Apollo Bay

The distance between Mount Helen, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 204.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 510 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Helen 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 Mount Helen to Apollo Bay

To check the bus schedule from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mount Helen) 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.

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Alternative route from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay by bus via 22, COACH and COACH

To get from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 22 bus from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd station to Ballarat Station 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$19.42. The bus schedule from Mount Helen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

556minA$19.42
Bus - 22
22
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Reid Park Rd/Geelong Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Helen
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ballarat Station (Via Sebastopol)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Station
    ID 49020
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
    ID 82
    240 m • 4 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
    95 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 Mount Helen to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 510 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay?

    The alternative route takes 556 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line COACH, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Helen and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ballarat Station (Via Federation University) station near Mount Helen to Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sovereign Hill/Main Rd station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Mount Helen and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by bus is about 8 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Helen to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ballarat Station (Via Federation University) stop near Mount Helen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sovereign Hill/Main Rd stop, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Mount Helen to Apollo Bay costs A$19.42.

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