What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ballarat?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ballarat is to bus which costs $1 - $30 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Ballarat?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ballarat is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy and arriving at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Ballarat?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester station to Ballarat station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Station and arriving at Ballarat Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Rochester to Ballarat?

The distance between Rochester and Ballarat is 179 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.

How do I travel from Rochester to Ballarat without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Ballarat without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $1 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Ballarat?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Rochester to Ballarat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Ballarat bus from?

Rochester to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Ballarat train from?

Rochester to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Rochester Station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Ballarat?

The best way to get from Rochester to Ballarat is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $1 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $26 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Rochester to Ballarat bus arrive?

Rochester to Ballarat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where does the Rochester to Ballarat train arrive?

Rochester to Ballarat train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Ballarat?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ballarat is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rochester to Ballarat.

Where can I stay near Ballarat?

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Rochester to Ballarat - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Ballarat by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
3h 35m
$2–30
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester Station to Footscray Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 33m
$18–25
Drive 180.3 km
1. Drive from Rochester to Ballaratcar 180.3 km
2h 22m
$33–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
4h 4m
$10–27

Rochester to Ballarat by bus

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Distance: 179.1 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, VIC, Australia and Ballarat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester Station to Ballarat Station via Footscray Station in around 4h 33m.

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