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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay is to bus which costs $4 - $40 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Bendigo and Apollo Bay is 347 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 6h 34m and costs $15 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Bendigo to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Bendigo to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bendigo to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Apollo Bay is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bendigo to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 395+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 34m
$16–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Coach
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
8h 19m
$4–38
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Apollo Baycar 281.1 km
3h 51m
$54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
7h 16m
$20–27

Bendigo to Apollo Bay by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bendigo to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 346.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 8h 19m.

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