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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Apollo Bay is to train and bus which costs $17 - $23 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Northcote to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Northcote and Apollo Bay is 204 km. The road distance is 190.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 5h 36m and costs $13 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Northcote to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Northcote to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northcote to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Apollo Bay is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Northcote to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 392+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from High St/Separation St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

There are 4 ways to get from Northcote 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 Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 36m
$14–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 34m
$6–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross 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 18m
$18–22
Drive 190.6 km
1. Drive from Northcote to Apollo Baycar 190.6 km
2h 40m
$37–53

Northcote to Apollo Bay by tram, train, and bus

21Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northcote to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 203.6 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from High St/Separation St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Leeds St/Paisley St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 34m.

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