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

The cheapest way to get from Stawell to Apollo Bay is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stawell to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Stawell and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Stawell station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Stawell Station/Napier St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Stawell to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Stawell and Apollo Bay is 329 km. The road distance is 257.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stawell to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Stawell to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Stawell to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Stawell Station/Napier St.

Where does the Stawell to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Stawell to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Stawell to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Stawell to Apollo Bay is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Stawell to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 388+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Stawell 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
best
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to North Shore Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
6h 27m
$67–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
7h 51m
$4–47
Train, bus via Colac
1. Take the train from Stawell Station to North Shore Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
7h 21m
$78–156
Drive 257.6 km
1. Drive from Stawell to Apollo Baycar 257.6 km
3h 31m
$49–71

Stawell to Apollo Bay by train and bus

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6h 27mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stawell to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 329.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Stawell Station/Napier St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 7h 51m.

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