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

By bus and train

To get from Richmond to Rochester in Melbourne, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE and MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE

To get from Richmond to Rochester in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    140 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 Richmond to Rochester

The distance between Richmond, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 194.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 14-Burnley St/Swan St (Richmond).

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • Como Park/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • River St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via LILYDALE and MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE

To get from Richmond to Rochester in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Burnley station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

183minA$8.54
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Burnley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Richmond
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    140 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 Richmond to Rochester?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Rochester in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the GLEN WAVERLEY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Richmond in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Richmond to Rochester costs A$8.54.

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