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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Apollo Bayby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Apollo Bay by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus bus Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    4h 58m
    $2–32

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Marengo - Colac Via Forrest, Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay
    5h 33m
    $20–26

  3. Drive 185.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Apollo Baycar car 185.4 km
    2h 32m
    $34–48

  4. Train, bus via Geelong

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus bus Coach
    4h 58m
    $14–34

Melbourne Central Station to Apollo Bay by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 4h 58m.

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