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

By bus and train

To get from Hawkesdale to Rochester in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale) station to Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

570minA$24.54
Walk to bus stationBus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester
Leaves from Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)
    ID 2366
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warrnambool Railway Station (Warrnambool)
    ID 17733
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Warrnambool
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    218 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
    149 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 Hawkesdale to Rochester

The distance between Hawkesdale, Melbourne and Rochester, Melbourne is approximately 511.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 570 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawkesdale 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 Hawkesdale

Hawkesdale is located at Hawkesdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale).

Bus stations close to Hawkesdale:

  • Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale)

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 Hawkesdale to Rochester?

    The fastest way takes 570 minutes, using Bus line CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line MELBOURNE - DENILIQUIN VIA ECHUCA & HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hawkesdale 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 30 min.

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

    The CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus line goes from Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale) station near Hawkesdale to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Rochester in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Hawkesdale and Rochester in Melbourne by bus and train is about 9 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from the Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd (Hawkesdale) stop near Hawkesdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Rochester in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Hawkesdale to Rochester costs A$24.54.

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