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How to get fromApollo Bay to Portseaby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Apollo Bay to Portsea by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, line 56 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd to Moorabool St/Malop Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St to Mercer St/King Stbus bus 56
    3. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    6h 41m
    $20–45

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Apollo Bay to Queenscliffcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry car ferry
    2h 57m
    $35–57

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  • Distance: 171.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Apollo Bay to Portsea. However, you can take the bus to Moorabool St/Malop St, walk to Moorabool Street Bus Stops/Moorabool St, take the line 56 bus to Mercer St/King St, drive to Queenscliff, take the car ferry to Sorrento, then drive to Portsea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Apollo Bay to Portsea via Queenscliff and Sorrento in around 2h 57m.

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