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

The cheapest way to get from Apollo Bay to Portarlington is to bus which costs $7 - $23 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apollo Bay to Portarlington is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Apollo Bay and Portarlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Apollo Bay to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe St via Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Apollo Bay to Portarlington?

The distance between Apollo Bay and Portarlington is 144 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Apollo Bay to Portarlington without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $7 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Apollo Bay to Portarlington, including transfers.

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

Apollo Bay to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd station.

Where does the Apollo Bay to Portarlington bus arrive?

Apollo Bay to Portarlington bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Moorabool St/Malop St station.

Can I drive from Apollo Bay to Portarlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Apollo Bay to Portarlington is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Apollo Bay to Portarlington.

Where can I stay near Portarlington?

There are 684+ hotels available in Portarlington.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Moorabool St/Malop Stbus Coach
4h 10m
$8–22
Drive 138.9 km
1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Portarlingtoncar 138.9 km
2h 7m
$25–36
Bus, train, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Colac Station/Gellibrand Stbus
2. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Portarlington Town Centre/Newcombe Stbus 60
4h 58m
$20–25

Apollo Bay to Portarlington by bus

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Distance: 144.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Moorabool St/Malop St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–17 and the journey takes 2h 46m.

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