There are 3 ways to get from Clayton to Rochester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 22m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from North Brighton Station/Bay St to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rdbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus Coach
5h 40m$36–54Drive 199.4 km
- Drive from Clayton to Rochestercar 199.4 km
2h 33m$36–51
Clayton to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clayton to Rochester is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Clayton to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Clayton to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via North Brighton Station/Bay St and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Clayton station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Clayton Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Town Hall Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Clayton and Rochester is 244 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Clayton to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Clayton to Rochester, including transfers.
Clayton to Rochester bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from North Brighton Station/Bay St.
Clayton to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from Clayton to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Clayton, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Rochester Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hourigan Ave/Clayton Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via North Brighton Station/Bay St, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
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
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from North Brighton Station/Bay St to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
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More Questions & Answers
Clayton to Rochester bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.
Clayton to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Rochester Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clayton to Rochester is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Clayton to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.