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

The cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine is to bus which costs $3 - $40 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Apollo Bay and Castlemaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine station. However, there are services departing from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine?

The distance between Apollo Bay and Castlemaine is 310 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine without a car is to bus and train via Geelong which takes 5h 52m and costs $15 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Apollo Bay to Castlemaine bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Apollo Bay to Castlemaine is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine.

Where can I stay near Castlemaine?

There are 94+ hotels available in Castlemaine.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine 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 Tce
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Station
5h 52m
$16–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway TceCoach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy StCoach
7h 39m
$4–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand St
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Station
3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Castlemaine Station
6h 19m
$20–27
Drive 243.2 km
1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine243.2 km
3h 21m
$47–68

Apollo Bay to Castlemaine by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Apollo Bay to Castlemaine.

Launch map view

Distance: 309.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 39m.

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