How to get from Rochester to Essendon by train?

From Rochester to Essendon by train

To get from Rochester to Essendon in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

220minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    181 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochester to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Rochester to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$26.60.

184minA$26.60
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 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
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 52172
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Essendon

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 232.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Essendon 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 Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester:

  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)
  • Rochester
  • Village Dr/Pascoe St (Rochester)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Rochester to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Rochester to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$26.60.

184minA$26.60
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 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
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 52172
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE, Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train line goes from Rochester station near Rochester to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rochester and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from the Rochester station near Rochester in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Rochester to Essendon costs A$23.50.

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