How to get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) 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 25 bus from Fenwick St/Ryrie St (Geelong) station to Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

249minA$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 - 25
25
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
    Fenwick St/Ryrie St (Geelong)
    ID 30522
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Bell Post Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    Ride to bus station
    Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    ID 30524
    2 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 22

To get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) 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 22 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

257minA$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 - 22
22
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 Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Shore Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    Ride to bus station
    Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    ID 30524
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong)

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 294.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) 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 Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne

Newtown (Geelong) is located at Newtown (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220)).

Train stations close to Newtown (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Newtown (Geelong):

  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
  • Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)
  • Coronation St/Aberdeen St (Geelong West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 22

To get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) 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 22 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220)) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$35.28.

257minA$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 - 22
22
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 Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    North Shore Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    Ride to bus station
    Pakington St/Aberdeen St (Newtown (3220))
    ID 30524
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 25.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 22.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochester and Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) 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 Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rochester and Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochester to get to Newtown (Geelong) 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 Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Newtown (Geelong) in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong)?

    The ride from Rochester to Newtown (Geelong) costs A$35.28.

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