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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $170 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Cairns to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Apollo Bay is 2517 km. The road distance is 2945.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 2 days 8h and costs $220 - $7,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Cairns to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Cairns to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 5:25 AM in Cairns and 6:25 AM in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Cairns to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Apollo Bay is 2945 km. It takes approximately 34h 56m to drive from Cairns to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 384+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

Cairns to Apollo Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns 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 to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CNS - 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
9h 44m
$175–417
Train, bus via Greenacre
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
5. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
2d 8h
$223–6,697
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
5. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
2d 17h
Drive 2,945.4 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Apollo Bay2,945.4 km
34h 56m
$579–837
Fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CNS - AVV
2. Take the train from Wyndham Vale Station to Geelong Station
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd
12h 52m
$323–1,221
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
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
3d 10h
$3,394–10,698
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
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
3d 14h
$3,532–4,838

Cairns to Apollo Bay by train and bus

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2d 8hAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,517.2 km
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2d 17h.

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