How to get from Rochester to South Melbourne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

209minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 235
235
Walk to South Melbourne
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Melbourne
    Walk to
    South Melbourne
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

214minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochester to South Melbourne

The distance between Rochester, Melbourne and South Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 226.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochester to South Melbourne 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

Rochester is located at Rochester, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester).

Bus stations close to Rochester:

  • Fraser St/Mackay St (Rochester)
  • Rochester
  • Village Dr/Pascoe St (Rochester)

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Rochester station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the 109 tram from 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$23.50.

214minA$23.50
Walk to train stationTrain - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from Rochester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochester
    330 m • 5 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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to South Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochester to South Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Rochester and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train line goes from Rochester station near Rochester to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Melbourne station near South Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rochester and South Melbourne in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rochester to get to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get on the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from the Rochester station near Rochester in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rochester and South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne is the Melbourne - Barham Via Heathcote line. It leaves the Rochester stop at 01:10.

  • When is the first train from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The first train from Rochester to South Melbourne in Melbourne is Echuca-Moama - Melbourne via Bendigo or Heathcote. It leaves the Rochester station at 02:25.

  • How much is the train fare from Rochester to South Melbourne?

    The ride from Rochester to South Melbourne costs A$23.50.

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