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

The cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Cairns is to bus and shuttle and fly which costs $170 - $450 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apollo Bay to Cairns is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $170 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Apollo Bay and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Apollo Bay to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Apollo Bay to Cairns?

The distance between Apollo Bay and Cairns is 2515 km. The road distance is 2945 km.

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

The best way to get from Apollo Bay to Cairns without a car is to bus and train via Brisbane which takes 2 days 9h and costs $220 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Apollo Bay to Cairns, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Apollo Bay to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Apollo Bay and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Apollo Bay. It is currently 10:36 PM in Apollo Bay and 9:36 PM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Apollo Bay to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Apollo Bay to Cairns is 2945 km. It takes approximately 35h 2m to drive from Apollo Bay to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Apollo Bay to Cairns - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Apollo Bay to Cairns by bus, shuttle, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Cairns
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1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)MEL - CNS
9h 39m
$171–445
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 9h
$224–7,026
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station31
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 13h
$359–846
Drive 2,945 km
1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Cairns2,945 km
35h 2m
$580–837
Bus, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Wyndham Vale Station
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Cairns (CNS)AVV - CNS
13h 16m
$242–949
Bus, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)MEL - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
12h 16m
$256–615
Bus
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
2d 14h

Apollo Bay to Cairns by bus and train

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2d 9hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,514.8 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Cairns Central Station via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 14h.

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