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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Apollo Bay is to train and bus via Geelong which costs $12 - $30 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Melton to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Melton and Apollo Bay is 217 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 5h 34m and costs $12 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Melton to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Melton to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.

Where does the Melton to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melton to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Apollo Bay is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Melton to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 388+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Melton to Apollo Bay by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 34m
$12–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 21m
$6–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
6h 25m
$22–30
Drive 177.6 km
1. Drive from Melton to Apollo Baycar 177.6 km
2h 27m
$34–49

Melton to Apollo Bay by bus and train

21Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melton to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 21m.

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