How to get from Thomastown to Rochester by train?

From Thomastown to Rochester by train

To get from Thomastown to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Bendigo station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

241minA$13.84
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Thomastown
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    41 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
    111 min
  • 6
    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
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochester
    45 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 Thomastown to Rochester
The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 243.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown 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 Thomastown

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

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown
  • Keon Park
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)
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)
  • Village Dr/Pascoe St (Rochester)
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line MELBOURNE - BENDIGO VIA SUNBURY, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown 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 Thomastown to Rochester in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Rochester in Melbourne by train is about 4 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thomastown 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 Thomastown to Rochester?

    The ride from Thomastown to Rochester costs A$13.84.

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