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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay is to bus which costs $2 - $30 and takes 5h 9m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Ballarat and Apollo Bay is 204 km. The road distance is 162.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $2 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Ballarat to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Where does the Ballarat to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ballarat to Apollo Bay?

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

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 396+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

Ballarat to Apollo Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ballarat to Apollo Bay by bus, car, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 9m
$2–30
Drive 162.8 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Apollo Baycar 162.8 km
2h 19m
$30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
5h 42m
$15–36

Ballarat to Apollo Bay by bus

21Weekly Buses

5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.9 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 9m.

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