There are 4 ways to get from Frankston to Rochester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 56m$14–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus 901
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus Coach
7h 14m$8–26Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rdbus Frankston - Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus Coach
4h 58m$30–48Drive 218.7 km
- Drive from Frankston to Rochestercar 218.7 km
2h 57m$39–57
Frankston to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankston to Rochester is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Frankston to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankston to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Frankston and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankston station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Frankston Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Frankston and Rochester is 269 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.
The best way to get from Frankston to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Frankston to Rochester, including transfers.
Frankston to Rochester bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.
Frankston to Rochester train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Frankston to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus via Melbourne, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Frankston, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Frankston Station to Rochester Station via Southern Cross Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankston to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Frankston Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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 Frankston 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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More Questions & Answers
Frankston to Rochester bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.
Frankston to Rochester train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankston to Rochester is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Frankston to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.