What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs $140 - $460 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $140 - $460.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Gold Coast and Apollo Bay is 1549 km. The road distance is 1846 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay without a car is to bus which takes 33h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus from?

Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 4:44 PM in Gold Coast and 5:44 PM in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is 1846 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 381+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise 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 33h 42m.

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - 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 4m
$142–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise 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
33h 42m
Train, bus via Sydney
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
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
33h 51m
$144–528
Drive 1,846 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay1,846 km
19h 58m
$350–506
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - 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 52m
$190–384
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)OOL - 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
11h 15m
$188–496
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNK - 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
11h 44m
$211–545
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
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
2d 11h
$3,310–4,528

Gold Coast to Apollo Bay by tram, train, and bus

13Weekly Services

33h 51mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 1,549.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 33h 42m.

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