How to get from Rochester West to Apollo Bay by bus and train?

From Rochester West to Apollo Bay by bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Apollo Bay in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BENDIGO train from Rochester Railway Station station to Footscray Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG train and finally take the COACH bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce station to Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Rochester West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Apollo Bay on the Moovit app.

649min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Bus - COACH
COACH
Leaves from Rochester Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ROR
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    172 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:GEL
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce
    ID 3252
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Visitor Information Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Pisces Holiday Park/Great Ocean Rd
    ID 17718
    155 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester West to Apollo Bay

The distance between Rochester West, Melbourne and Apollo Bay, Melbourne is approximately 400.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 649 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester West to Apollo Bay 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 West to Apollo Bay

To check the bus and train timetable from Rochester West to Apollo Bay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rochester West) and destination (Apollo Bay), 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 West to Apollo Bay?

    The fastest way takes 649 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG, Bus line COACH.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochester West and Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 10 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester West to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Rochester Railway Station near Rochester West to Footscray Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray Station near Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rochester West and Apollo Bay in Melbourne by train and bus is about 10 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochester West to get to Apollo Bay in Melbourne?

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

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray Station, which is closest to Apollo Bay in Melbourne.

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