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

The cheapest way to get from Woodend to Apollo Bay is to train and bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Woodend to Apollo Bay is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Woodend and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Woodend station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Woodend Station/Station St and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Woodend to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Woodend and Apollo Bay is 263 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Woodend to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Geelong which takes 5h 42m and costs $17 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Woodend to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Woodend to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Woodend to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.

Can I drive from Woodend to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Woodend to Apollo Bay is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Woodend to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 300+ hotels available in Apollo Bay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Woodend 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 Woodend Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
5h 42m
$17–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Woodend Station/Station St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 30m
$3–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woodend Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus
6h 20m
$22–31
Drive 212.1 km
1. Drive from Woodend to Apollo Baycar 212.1 km
3h 6m
$39–57

Woodend to Apollo Bay by train and bus

21Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Woodend to Apollo Bay.

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Distance: 262.7 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Woodend Station/Station St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Footscray Station/Irving St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 30m.

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