There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Rochester by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
9h 10m$15–152Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Rochester Stationtrain
14h 28m$75–262Drive 575.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Rochestercar 575.9 km
6h 27m$104–150Fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus
5h 53m$125–345Fly to Bendigo Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane CBR - BXG
- Take the train from Epsom Station to Rochester Stationtrain
6h 40m$396–786
Canberra to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Rochester is to bus which costs $14 - $160 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Canberra and Rochester is 611 km. The road distance is 575.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $14 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Canberra to Rochester, including transfers.
Canberra to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Rochester train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Rochester is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $14 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Rochester Station via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Echuca Station/Sturt St, and Echuca Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Rochester Station via Goulburn Station and Southern Cross Station in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Bendigo Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $26–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $85–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Epsom Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–25
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Rochester bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Canberra to Rochester train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Goulburn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Rochester is 576 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Canberra to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.

















