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

The cheapest way to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay is to train and bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $65.

How far is it from Rosebud to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Rosebud and Apollo Bay is 185 km.

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

The best way to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $18 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 395+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

Rosebud to Apollo Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay by car ferry, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
2. Take the bus from Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus 56
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 46m
$20–47
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street 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
7h 14m
$18–36
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffcarferry
2. Drive from Queenscliff to Apollo Baycar
3h 6m
$38–65

Rosebud to Apollo Bay by bus and train

21Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rosebud to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 185 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Rosebud to Apollo Bay. However, you can drive to Sorrento, take the car ferry to Queenscliff, drive to Queenscliff Marina/Wharf St, take the bus to Geelong Station/Railway Tce, then take the bus to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rosebud to Apollo Bay via Sorrento and Queenscliff in around 3h 6m.

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