How to get from South Melbourne to Rochester by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Tram - 109
109
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    550 m • 8 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

By bus

To get from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    530 m • 7 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 South Melbourne to Rochester

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 191.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Rochester by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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

To get from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

164minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    530 m • 7 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 South Melbourne to Rochester?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Rochester?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Rochester in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Rochester in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Rochester in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Rochester in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Rochester in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Rochester in Melbourne is Echuca-Moama - Melbourne via Bendigo or Heathcote. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 04:06.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Rochester?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Rochester costs A$8.54.

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