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Ballarat to Apollo Bay buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballarat and Apollo Bay takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Apollo Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration
204 km
Distance
$20
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ballarat to Apollo Bay bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ballarat and Apollo Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Apollo Bay at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses6h 46m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses6h 30m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses4h 43m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 10m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses8h 25m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 10m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses8h 25m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 10m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses8h 25m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 10m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses8h 25m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses7h 10m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses8h 25m • 1 change
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    V-Line BusesV-Line Buses5h 41m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballarat to Apollo Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 9m.

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