How to get from Rochester to Alma by bus and train?

Rochester to Alma - Train Timetable

The BENDIGO train from Rochester to Alma runs from 07:43 to 15:35, with departures every 3 hr 55 min-4 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 43 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rochester to Alma by bus and train

To get from Rochester to Alma in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BENDIGO train from Rochester Railway Station station to Castlemaine Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COACH bus and finally take the BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH bus from Havelock St/Clarendon St station to George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Rochester may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alma on the Moovit app.

283min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Bus - COACH
COACH
Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
Leaves from Rochester Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ROR
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
    ID 16231
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Maryborough Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryborough Station/Station St
    ID 44959
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St
    ID 17997
    840 m • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGHBENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH
    Ballarat
  • 9
    Ride to bus station George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    Ride to bus station
    George Cook Rd/Ballarat - Maryborough Rd
    ID 36614
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Alma

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and Alma, Melbourne is approximately 161.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 283 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Alma by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Rochester to Alma

To check the bus and train timetable from Rochester to Alma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rochester) and destination (Alma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Alma?

    The fastest way takes 283 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Bus line COACH, Bus line BENDIGO - BALLARAT VIA MARYBOROUGH.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochester and Alma in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester to Alma in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Rochester Railway Station near Rochester to Castlemaine Railway Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Castlemaine Railway Station near Alma in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochester to Alma in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rochester and Alma in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochester to get to Alma in Melbourne?

    Get on the BENDIGO train from the Rochester Railway Station near Rochester in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rochester and Alma in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Castlemaine Railway Station, which is closest to Alma in Melbourne.

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