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How to get fromArarat to Apollo Bayby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain train The Overland
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    6h 43m
    $64–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    8h 30m
    $6–45

  3. Drive 228.3 km

    1. Drive from Ararat to Apollo Baycar car 228.3 km
    3h 8m
    $41–59

  4. Train, bus via Colac

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus
    7h 30m
    $76–147

Ararat to Apollo Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Barkly St/Ingor St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Warrnambool Station/Merri St in around 8h 30m.

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