How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

259minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    780 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    63 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
    155 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

259minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    780 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    63 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
    155 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay

The distance between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 197.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 259 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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 SUNBURY, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

259minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    780 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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
    63 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
    155 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 259 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay?

    The alternative route takes 259 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

  • Is there a direct train between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Flinders Street station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Sunbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sunbury station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Flinders Street station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay?

    The ride from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Apollo Bay costs A$8.54.

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