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

From Rochester West to Colac by bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Colac in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BENDIGO bus from Rochester station to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BENDIGO train and finally take the GEELONG train from Footscray Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 2 min.

362min
Walk to bus stationBus - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for bus
    BENDIGO
    Bendigo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
    ID 40714
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bendigo Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BGO
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    111 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    113 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rochester West to Colac by bus and train via COACH and GEELONG

To get from Rochester West to Colac in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min.

400min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    121 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester West to Colac

The distance between Rochester West, Melbourne and Colac, Melbourne is approximately 369.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 362 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester West to Colac 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.

Train stations close to Rochester West:

  • Rochester Railway Station

Bus stations close to Rochester West:

  • Dudley St/Queen St
  • Northcote St/Dawson St
  • Elizabeth St/Victoria St

Public transport stations close to Colac, Melbourne

Colac is located at Colac, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St.

Train stations close to Colac:

  • Colac Railway Station

Bus stations close to Colac:

  • Kanyana Senior Citizens/Bromfield St
  • Colac Bus Interchange/Gellibrand St
  • Aldi/Hesse St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rochester West to Colac by bus and train via COACH and GEELONG

To get from Rochester West to Colac in Melbourne, take the COACH bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station. Next, take the GEELONG train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Colac Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 40 min.

400min
Walk to bus stationBus - COACH
COACH
Train - GEELONG
GEELONG
Walk to Colac
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - COACHCOACH
    Wait for bus
    COACH
    Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
    ID 20836
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONGGEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colac Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:COL
    121 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colac
    Walk to
    Colac
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 362 minutes, using Bus line BENDIGO, Train line BENDIGO, Train line GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 400 minutes, using Bus line COACH, Train line GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 2 min.

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

    The BENDIGO bus line goes from Rochester station near Rochester West to Bendigo Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bendigo Station station near Colac in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Rochester West and Colac in Melbourne by bus and train is about 6 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO bus from the Rochester stop near Rochester West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bendigo Station station, which is closest to Colac in Melbourne.

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