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

From Rochester West to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from Rochester West to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from Rochester station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 694 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

284minA$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 694
694
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTEMELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    156 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 694694
    Wait for bus
    694
    Mt Dandenong
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rochester West to Sassafras by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Rochester West to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

326minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    181 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester West to Sassafras

The distance between Rochester West, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 237.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 284 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester West to Sassafras 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 Rochester West

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

Bus stations close to Rochester West:

  • Dudley St/Queen St (Rochester)
  • Elizabeth St/Victoria St (Rochester)
  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)

Public transport stations close to Sassafras, Melbourne

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rochester West to Sassafras by bus and train via ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, BELGRAVE and 688

To get from Rochester West to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

326minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    181 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 284 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 694.

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

    The alternative route takes 326 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rochester West to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus line goes from Rochester station near Rochester West to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Melbourne station near Sassafras in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rochester West and Sassafras in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BARHAM VIA HEATHCOTE bus from the Rochester stop near Rochester West in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Rochester West to Sassafras costs A$21.30.

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