What is the cheapest way to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay is to bus which costs $6 - $35 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay?

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

Is there a direct bus between Taylors Lakes and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Taylors Lakes station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Deer Park Station/Railway Pde and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Taylors Lakes and Apollo Bay is 195 km. The road distance is 182 km.

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

The best way to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 4h 56m and costs $13 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay bus from?

Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde.

Where does the Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay?

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

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 385+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Geelong
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Geelong StationGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdCoach
4h 56m
$14–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deer Park Station/Railway Pde to Geelong Station/Railway TceGeelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean RdCoach
5h 52m
$6–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Footscray 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 48m
Drive 182 km
1. Drive from Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay182 km
2h 38m
$36–52

Taylors Lakes to Apollo Bay by train and bus

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4h 56mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Deer Park Station/Railway Pde, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 52m.

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