How to get from Essendon to Rochester West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Rochester West in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester West
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    680 m • 9 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 West
    Walk to
    Rochester West
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Essendon to Rochester West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 478 bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 477
477
Bus - 478
478
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester West
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 18768
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 52172
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    115 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochester West
    Walk to
    Rochester West
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Rochester West

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Rochester West, Melbourne is approximately 198.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Rochester West 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 Essendon

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

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Rochester West, Melbourne

Rochester West is located at Rochester West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dudley St/Northcote St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester West:

  • Dudley St/Northcote St (Rochester)
  • Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester)
  • Elizabeth St/Victoria St (Rochester)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Essendon to Rochester West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 478 bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Rochester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

181minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 477
477
Bus - 478
478
Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Walk to Rochester West
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 18768
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Melbourne Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 52172
    200 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Barham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochester
    115 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochester West
    Walk to
    Rochester West
    900 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Rochester West?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Rochester West?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 477, Bus line 478, Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Rochester West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Rochester West?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flagstaff station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Flagstaff station near Rochester West in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Rochester West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Rochester West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Rochester West?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Rochester West?

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff stop, which is closest to Rochester West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Rochester West?

    The ride from Essendon to Rochester West costs A$8.54.

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