How to get from Rochester to Ararat by train?

From Rochester to Ararat by train

To get from Rochester to Ararat in Melbourne, take the BENDIGO train from Rochester Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Footscray Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

334minA$17.36
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ararat
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
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    160 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    138 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ararat
    Walk to
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochester to Ararat by bus and train

To get from Rochester to Ararat in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

505minA$24.54
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ararat
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ararat
    Walk to
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Ararat

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and Ararat, Melbourne is approximately 418.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 334 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Ararat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochester

Rochester is located at Rochester, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Campaspe St/Fraser St.

Train stations close to Rochester:

  • Rochester Railway Station

Bus stations close to Rochester:

  • Campaspe St/Fraser St
  • Fraser St/Mackay St
  • Rochester

Public transport stations close to Ararat, Melbourne

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Campbell St/Baird St.

Train stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Railway Station

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Campbell St/Baird St
  • Ararat Fitness Centre/High St
  • 71 Girdlestone St

Related Routes

From Rochester to Ararat by bus and train

To get from Rochester to Ararat in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the BALLARAT train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Ararat Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

505minA$24.54
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Walk to Ararat
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ART
    146 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ararat
    Walk to
    Ararat
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 334 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO, Bus line BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochester to Ararat?

    The alternative route takes 505 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Bus line BALLARAT.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 34 min.

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

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Rochester Railway Station station near Rochester to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochester to Ararat in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Rochester and Ararat in Melbourne by train is about 5 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Ararat in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Rochester to Ararat?

    The ride from Rochester to Ararat costs A$17.36.