What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay is to bus which costs $2 - $35 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Zoo and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Melrose St/Canning St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Melbourne Zoo and Apollo Bay is 201 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 5h 11m and costs $13 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay bus from?

Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where does the Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 387+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

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

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Train, bus via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong StationGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdCoach
5h 11m
$14–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdCoach
6h 18m
$2–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac StationGeelong
2. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdMarengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
5h 53m
$18–22
Drive 182.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay182.4 km
2h 38m
$36–52

Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay by foot, train, and bus

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melbourne Zoo to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 201.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Zoo to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Melrose St/Canning St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 18m.

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