How to get from Heidelberg to Rochester by train?

By train

To get from Heidelberg to Rochester in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Heidelberg station to Southern Cross 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 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

219minA$13.84
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Heidelberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Heidelberg
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    33 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
    165 min
  • 6
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Heidelberg to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 240 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

240minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 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
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Public transport directions from Heidelberg to Rochester

The distance between Heidelberg, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 238.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg

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

Train stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Rosanna
  • Eaglemont
  • Darebin

Bus stations close to Heidelberg:

  • Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
  • Studley Rd/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)
  • Austin Hospital/Burgundy St (Heidelberg)

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 Heidelberg to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) 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 240 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

240minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    24 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Heidelberg to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Heidelberg and Rochester in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Heidelberg in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Heidelberg to Rochester costs A$13.84.

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