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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay

Cheapest
19 h 55 min
Car
1856 km.
from $102
Other
9 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
1497 km.
from $177.34
33 h 43 min
1498 km.
from $104.41
10 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1497 km.
from $267.08
11 h 18 min
Train, Plane
1497 km.
from $189.25
12 h 3 min
Train, Plane
1497 km.
from $311.60
12 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1497 km.
from $197.80
2 d 10 h 16 min
Train, Bus
1496 km.
from $3607.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.57

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 Surfers Paradise to Central
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26

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

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$478.26
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$652.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17

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

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 Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is to train and bus via Sydney which costs $59.78 - $206.52 and takes 33h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $97.83 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Apollo Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 49m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

The distance between Gold Coast and Apollo Bay is 1553 km. The road distance is 1856.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 33h 43m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus from?

Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Apollo Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Apollo Bay?

Apollo Bay is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 21:50 in Gold Coast and 22:50 in Apollo Bay.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Apollo Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Apollo Bay is 1857 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Gold Coast 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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