What is the cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Apollo Bay and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Apollo Bay to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Apollo Bay to Ballarat?

The distance between Apollo Bay and Ballarat is 273 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.

How do I travel from Apollo Bay to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat without a car is to bus and train via Geelong which takes 5h 20m and costs $15 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apollo Bay to Ballarat bus from?

Apollo Bay to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Apollo Bay to Ballarat bus arrive?

Apollo Bay to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Apollo Bay to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Apollo Bay to Ballarat is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Apollo Bay to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

There are 192+ hotels available in Ballarat.

Apollo Bay to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Geelong
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 20m
$16–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
5h 24m
$3–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand Stbus
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
5h 58m
$20–27
Drive 162.8 km
1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Ballaratcar 162.8 km
2h 19m
$30–43

Apollo Bay to Ballarat by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Apollo Bay to Ballarat.

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Distance: 273.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 24m.

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