There are 3 ways to get from Geelong to Rochester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geelong Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 33m$17–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus Coach
4h 35m$3–36Drive 237.2 km
- Drive from Geelong to Rochestercar 237.2 km
3h$43–62
Geelong to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Rochester is to train which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Geelong and Rochester is 293 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Geelong to Rochester, including transfers.
Geelong to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Geelong Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Geelong Station to Rochester Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- 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
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- 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
Geelong to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Geelong to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Rochester is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Geelong to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.