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

The cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Apollo Bay and Stawell?

No, there is no direct bus from Apollo Bay to Stawell station. However, there are services departing from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Stawell Station/Napier St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Apollo Bay to Stawell?

The distance between Apollo Bay and Stawell is 329 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Apollo Bay to Stawell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Apollo Bay to Stawell?

Yes, the driving distance between Apollo Bay to Stawell is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Apollo Bay to Stawell.

Where can I stay near Stawell?

There are 133+ hotels available in Stawell.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell 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
best
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
6h 39m
$69–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Stawell Station/Napier Stbus
8h 5m
$4–48
Bus, train via Colac
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 North Shore Stationtrain
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Stawell Stationtrain
7h 17m
$74–149
Drive 257.7 km
1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Stawellcar 257.7 km
3h 32m
$47–68

Apollo Bay to Stawell by bus and train

2Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Apollo Bay to Stawell.

Launch map view

Distance: 329 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Stawell Station/Napier St via Geelong Station/Railway Tce and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 8h 5m.

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