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How to get from Rochester to Lorne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rochester to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

344minA$35.28
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
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
    Footscray
    171 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Rochester to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

344minA$35.28
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
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
    Footscray
    171 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Lorne

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and Lorne, Melbourne is approximately 365.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 344 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Lorne 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

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 Lorne, Melbourne

Lorne is located at Lorne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne).

Bus stations close to Lorne:

  • Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
  • Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)

Alternative route by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY

To get from Rochester to Lorne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus from Geelong Railway Station (Geelong) station to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

344minA$35.28
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
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
    Footscray
    171 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    Ride to bus station
    Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd (Lorne)
    ID 45477
    98 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 344 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

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

    The alternative route takes 344 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester to Lorne 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 and one bus line till Melbourne station near Lorne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rochester and Lorne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 44 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Lorne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Rochester to Lorne?

    The ride from Rochester to Lorne costs A$35.28.

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