There are 4 ways to get from Warrnambool to Rochester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Rochester Stationtrain Bendigo
6h 45m$19–28Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
- Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rochester Station/Northern Hwybus
7h 33m$5–51Drive 343.6 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Rochestercar 343.6 km
4h 29m$62–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
- Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Rochester Stationtrain
7h 34m$12–48
Warrnambool to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Rochester is to train which costs $19 - $28 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Rochester Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Rochester is 479 km. The road distance is 343.6 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $19 - $28.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Warrnambool to Rochester, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Rochester is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $19 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $55 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Rochester Station via Footscray Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
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
Train from Castlemaine Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- 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 Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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 Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- 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 Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- 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 Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- 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
Warrnambool to Rochester bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Rochester train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Rochester is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Warrnambool to Rochester.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochester.