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

The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay is to train and bus which costs $17 - $23 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Frankston to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Frankston and Apollo Bay is 241 km. The road distance is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 6h 4m and costs $13 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Frankston to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.

Where does the Frankston to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Frankston to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.

Can I drive from Frankston to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Apollo Bay is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Frankston to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 392+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 4m
$14–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 42m
$18–23
Drive 223 km
1. Drive from Frankston to Apollo Baycar 223 km
3h 9m
$40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
8h 14m
$38–66

Frankston to Apollo Bay by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Frankston to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 240.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Frankston to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 8h 14m.

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