Melbourne to the 12 Apostles by Public Transport!

Join me as I take what might be the most scenic public bus route in the world: the V/Line coach along the Great Ocean Road. Instead of renting a car or booking a private tour, I put Victoria's regional public transport network to the test to see if you can reach the 12 Apostles using only trains and local buses. The journey starts with some unexpected morning disruptions at Southern Cross Station, before finally connecting to the V/Line coach services from Geelong, through to Apollo Bay, and all the way to Warrnambool. I was genuinely surprised to find out that this standard public transit route actually schedules dedicated stops at major tourist sights—giving you a proper 30-minute break at the 12 Apostles, plus time to get out at London Bridge and the Bay of Islands. Here is the complete logistical breakdown of the connections, the passenger experience, and the incredible coastal views along the way. Chapter Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction to the Great Ocean Road Bus [00:24] Morning Transit Chaos at Southern Cross [04:06] Train to Geelong (And a Helpful Conductor) [06:07] Bus 1: Geelong to Apollo Bay [08:10] A Quick Stop in Lorne [09:45] Changing Coaches in Apollo Bay [12:36] Arriving at the 12 Apostles (30 Minute Stop) [15:26] London Bridge Stop [16:52] Bay of Islands Stop [18:06] Arriving in Warrnambool [19:42] The VLocity Train Back to Melbourne ABOUT THIS CHANNEL I travel long distances using unusual transport routes around the world — trains, buses, ferries and anything else that moves. If you enjoy slow travel, trains, buses and unusual ways of exploring the world — subscribe for more journeys. Click here to buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshgoesslow Keep Updated:   / joshgoesslow   Date Filmed: 29/5/26 Locations: Melbourne Southern Cross Station, Victoria Geelong Station, Victoria 12 Apostles, Victoria Warnambool, Victoria