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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Melbourne is to bus which costs $2 - $21 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Melbourne is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Rochester to Melbourne?

The distance between Rochester and Melbourne is 185 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $2 - $21.

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

The bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochester to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Rochester to Melbourne is to bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $2 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Rochester to Melbourne bus arrive?

Rochester to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Rochester to Melbourne train arrive?

Rochester to Melbourne train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Melbourne is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rochester to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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Rochester to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Melbourne by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Coach
2h 36m
$2–21
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 2m
$9–14
Drive 178.1 km
1. Drive from Rochester to Melbournecar 178.1 km
2h 15m
$32–47

Rochester to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 185.5 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Rochester Station/Northern Hwy to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Rochester Station to Southern Cross Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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