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

From Nicholson to Rochester by bus and train

To get from Nicholson to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

558minA$24.54
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    232 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
    Deniliquin
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    140 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rochester
    Walk to
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nicholson to Rochester

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 465.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 558 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson 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 Nicholson

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 558 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nicholson to Rochester in Melbourne?

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Nicholson to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nicholson and Rochester in Melbourne by bus and train is about 9 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) stop, which is closest to Rochester in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Nicholson to Rochester?

    The ride from Nicholson to Rochester costs A$24.54.

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