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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Apollo Bay

Composite routes from Cairns to Apollo Bay

Cheapest
35 h 52 min
Car
2994 km.
from $164
Other
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
2435 km.
from $209.08
2 d 9 h 12 min
2436 km.
from $342.26
13 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
2435 km.
from $427.95
14 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
2435 km.
from $324.03
3 d 9 h 47 min
Train, Bus
2436 km.
from $5576.87
3 d 13 h 32 min
Bus, Train
2435 km.
from $2542.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Visitor
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.98–$10.33
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$0.65–$8.70

Gull Airport Service

Phone:
+61 3 5222 4966
Email:
enquiries@gull.com.au
Website:
gull.com.au
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Cairns to Bendigo
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Wyndham Vale to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.98
Train from Bendigo to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.78–$6.52
Train from Footscray to Geelong
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which costs $108.70 - $304.35 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Cairns to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Cairns and Apollo Bay is 2521 km. The road distance is 2997 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 2 days 9h and costs $108.70 - $4130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Cairns to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

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

Cairns to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Cairns to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 03:45 in Cairns and 04:45 in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Cairns to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Apollo Bay is 2997 km. It takes approximately 35h 44m to drive from Cairns to Apollo Bay.

Where can I stay near Apollo Bay?

There are 315+ hotels available in Apollo Bay. Prices start at $86.90 per night.
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