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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Geelong

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    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
    5h 45m
    $14–34

  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
    6h 20m
    $20–26

  3. Drive 193.7 km

    1. Drive from Preston to Apollo Baycar car 193.7 km
    2h 44m
    $35–51

  4. Bus

    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
    6h 43m
    $14–45

Preston to Apollo Bay by tram, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Mornane St/Victoria St to Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Little Collins St/Queen St, Bourke St/Queen St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 6h 43m.

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