There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Rochester by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus Bendigo
3h 43m$3–29Train
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 56m$18–26Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Ballarat to Rochestercar 180.1 km
2h 21m$33–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Coach
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 44m$9–26
Ballarat to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Rochester is to bus and train which costs $9 - $27 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Ballarat and Rochester is 179 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $2 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Ballarat to Rochester, including transfers.
Ballarat to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Ballarat to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.
The best way to get from Ballarat to Rochester is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $2 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballarat Station to Rochester Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Footscray Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Castlemaine Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
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More Questions & Answers
Ballarat to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.
Ballarat to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Rochester is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ballarat to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.