How to get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Southern Cross station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$26.74.

529minA$26.74
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 366459
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    118 min
  • 6
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    3.14 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Southern Cross station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

570minA$24.54
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    3.14 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester West to Bairnsdale

The distance between Rochester West, Melbourne and Bairnsdale, Melbourne is approximately 504.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 529 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester West to Bairnsdale by bus and 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 West

Rochester West is located at Rochester West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester West:

  • Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester)
  • Elizabeth St/Victoria St (Rochester)
  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)

Public transport stations close to Bairnsdale, Melbourne

Bairnsdale is located at Bairnsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bairnsdale.

Train stations close to Bairnsdale:

  • Bairnsdale

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Southern Cross station to Bairnsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

570minA$24.54
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Walk to Bairnsdale
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    237 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bairnsdale
    Walk to
    Bairnsdale
    3.14 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale?

    The fastest way takes 529 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochester West to Bairnsdale?

    The alternative route takes 570 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rochester West and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rochester West to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE bus line goes from Rochester station near Rochester West to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne station near Bairnsdale in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rochester West and Bairnsdale in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rochester West to get to Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE bus from the Rochester stop near Rochester West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rochester West and Bairnsdale in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Bairnsdale in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rochester West to Bairnsdale?

    The ride from Rochester West to Bairnsdale costs A$26.74.

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