There are 3 ways to get from Swan Hill to Rochester by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Echuca Station/Sturt Stbus Coach
4h 7m$9–30Train
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Bendigo Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Bendigo Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
4h 9m$17–25Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Swan Hill to Rochestercar 176.5 km
2h 2m$32–46
Swan Hill to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swan Hill to Rochester is to bus which costs $9 - $30 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Swan Hill to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swan Hill station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and arriving at Echuca Station/Sturt St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Swan Hill station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Swan Hill Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Bendigo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Swan Hill and Rochester is 185 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Swan Hill to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $9 - $30.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Swan Hill to Rochester, including transfers.
Swan Hill to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St.
Swan Hill to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Swan Hill Station.
The best way to get from Swan Hill to Rochester is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $9 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Swan Hill, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Echuca Station/Sturt St once daily. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swan Hill Station to Rochester Station via Bendigo Station in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Swan Hill Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
Train from Bendigo Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Echuca Station/Sturt St
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More Questions & Answers
Swan Hill to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Echuca Station/Sturt St.
Swan Hill to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bendigo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swan Hill to Rochester is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Swan Hill to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.