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

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

298minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Dandenong to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

298minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Apollo Bay

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 227.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong 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 Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

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 (Apollo Bay).

Bus stations close to Apollo Bay:

  • Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRANBOURNE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Dandenong to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

298minA$13.84
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17718
    162 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Apollo Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Apollo Bay?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South 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 Dandenong to Apollo Bay by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Apollo Bay?

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Apollo Bay?

    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 Dandenong to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Dandenong to Apollo Bay costs A$13.84.

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