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How to get fromApollo Bay to Rosebudby bus, train, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus, train via Geelong

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    1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus
    2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $22–40

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Colac Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $27–32

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Queenscliffcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    3h 7m
    $37–60

  4. Bus, line 56 bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Moorabool St/Malop Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf Stbus bus 56
    3. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    6h 52m
    $22–48

Apollo Bay to Rosebud by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Apollo Bay to Rosebud. However, you can take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, walk to Geelong Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Flinders Street Station, take the train to Frankston Station, walk to Frankston, then take the line 788 bus to Sixth Ave/Point Nepean Rd. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Besgrove St/Boneo Rd via Colac Station/Gellibrand St, Colac Station, Footscray Station, Flinders Street Station, Frankston Station, and Frankston in around 7h 35m.

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