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

From Stawell to Rochester by bus and train

To get from Stawell to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus 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 7 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$31.64.

421minA$31.64
Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Stawell Railway Station (Stawell)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stawell
  • 2
    Bus - NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARATNHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Wait for bus
    NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    114 min
  • 4
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bendigo Station/Railway Pl (Bendigo)
    ID 366459
    108 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 Stawell to Rochester

The distance between Stawell, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 306.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 421 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stawell 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 Stawell

Stawell is located at Stawell, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame/Main St (Stawell).

Bus stations close to Stawell:

  • Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame/Main St (Stawell)
  • Frayne St/Barnes St (Stawell)
  • Stone St/Seaby St (Stawell)

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 Stawell to Rochester?

    The fastest way takes 421 minutes, using Bus line NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 1 min.

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

    The NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stawell to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stawell and Rochester in Melbourne by bus and train is about 7 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the NHILL - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT & ARARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Stawell in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Rochester in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Stawell to Rochester costs A$31.64.

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