There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Canberra by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rdbus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
5h 8m$124–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus Coach
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
9h 13m$7–156Train
- Take the train from Rochester Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
14h 58m$76–262Drive 576.3 km
- Drive from Rochester to Canberracar 576.3 km
6h 26m$104–150Train to Bendigo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
- Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane BXG - CBR
8h 3m$386–773Bus, train
- Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus
- Take the train from Benalla Station to Albury Stationtrain 624 / ...
- Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
9h 51m$21–289
Rochester to Canberra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Canberra is to bus which costs $7 - $160 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Canberra is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $120 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy and arriving at Canberra via Echuca Station/Sturt St and Albury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between Rochester and Canberra is 645 km. The road distance is 576.3 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $7 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rochester to Canberra, including transfers.
Rochester to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Rochester to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Rochester Station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Canberra is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $7 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 14h 58m.
What companies run services between Rochester, VIC, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Canberra via Echuca Station/Sturt St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester Station to Canberra Station via Southern Cross and Goulburn Station in around 14h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney, Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Rochester Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Rochester Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Benalla Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- 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
Train from Benalla Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $21–28
- First
- $30–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Goulburn Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $26–40
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- 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 Albury to Canberra
- 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 Echuca Station/Sturt St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- 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 to Canberra
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- 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 Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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
Bus from Albury to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Canberra bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Rochester to Canberra train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Canberra is 576 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Rochester to Canberra.
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