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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay is to train and fly and shuttle and bus which costs $140 - $460 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $180 - $380.

How far is it from Brisbane to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Brisbane and Apollo Bay is 1590 km. The road distance is 1820.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 30h 54m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Brisbane to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where does the Brisbane to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Brisbane to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 3:18 PM in Brisbane and 4:18 PM in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Apollo Bay is 1820 km. It takes approximately 20h 42m to drive from Brisbane to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 381+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

Brisbane to Apollo Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 2m.

There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
8h 39m
$188–379
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
10h 25m
$142–456
Train, bus via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
30h 54m
$143–525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
35h 2m
Drive 1,820.4 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Apollo Bay1,820.4 km
20h 42m
$345–499
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)BNE - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
10h 55m
$204–508
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MCY - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong station
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
12h 11m
$162–498
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
2d 8h
$3,373–4,481

Brisbane to Apollo Bay by train and bus

13Weekly Services

30h 54mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 1,589.9 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Brisbane to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 35h 2m.

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