How to get from Altona to Rochester by train?

By train

To get from Altona to Rochester in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

194minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochester
    158 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

212minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    107 min
  • 6
    Bus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Rochester

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 231.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Rochester 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Rochester, Melbourne

Rochester is located at Rochester, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pascoe St/Campaspe St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester:

  • Pascoe St/Campaspe St (Rochester)
  • Campaspe St/Fraser St (Rochester)
  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

212minA$13.84
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Bus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURYMELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
    Bendigo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    107 min
  • 6
    Bus - MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - ECHUCA/MOAMA VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

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

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Rochester in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Altona to Rochester costs A$13.84.

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