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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs $310 - $850 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $310 - $850.

How far is it from Darwin to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Darwin and Apollo Bay is 3349 km. The road distance is 3740.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $500 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Darwin to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Darwin to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 7:51 PM in Darwin and 8:21 PM in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Darwin to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Apollo Bay is 3740 km. It takes approximately 37h 56m to drive from Darwin to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 393+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

Darwin to Apollo Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay by plane, shuttle, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DRW - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
11h 53m
$310–806
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Ballaratbus
4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
5. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
2d 9h
$537–1,124
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Katherinebus
2. Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
3. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to North Shore Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
2d 23h
$4,247–4,538
Drive 3,740.4 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Apollo Baycar 3,740.4 km
37h 56m
$674–974
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DRW - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
16h 39m
$457–1,657

Darwin to Apollo Bay by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 9hAverage Duration

$537Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Darwin to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 3,349.4 km
Duration: 11h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Darwin to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 2d 9h.

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