How to get from Doncaster East to Rochester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster East to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

230minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20448
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    28 min
  • 7
    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
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochester
    165 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 305 and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Doncaster East to Rochester in Melbourne, take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

252minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochester
    165 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doncaster East to Rochester

The distance between Doncaster East, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 251.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster East to Rochester 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 Doncaster East

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • Reynolds Rd/Andersons Creek Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 305 and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Doncaster East to Rochester in Melbourne, take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

252minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    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
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochester
    165 min
  • 7
    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 Doncaster East to Rochester?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Doncaster East to Rochester?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Doncaster East and Rochester in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Doncaster East to Rochester in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station near Doncaster East to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster East and Rochester in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Doncaster East to get to Rochester in Melbourne?

    Get on the 901 bus from the The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) stop near Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston station, which is closest to Rochester in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Doncaster East to Rochester?

    The ride from Doncaster East to Rochester costs A$13.84.

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