There are 4 ways to get from Merrigum to Rochester by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Morrissey St/Waverley Ave to Echuca Station/Sturt StCoach
- Take the train from Echuca Station to Rochester StationBendigo
2h 5m$7–21Drive 41.2 km
- Drive from Merrigum to Rochester41.2 km
35 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrigum to Rochester41.2 km
35 min$70–85Bus
- Take the bus from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave to Goornong Station/Midland HwyBendigo Station - Shepparton Station Via Bendigo Station
- Take the bus from Goornong Station/Midland Hwy to Rochester Station/Northern HwyBendigo
3h 1m
Merrigum to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrigum to Rochester is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrigum to Rochester is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrigum station to Rochester station. However, there are services departing from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave and arriving at Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Goornong Station/Midland Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Merrigum and Rochester is 83 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.
The best way to get from Merrigum to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 5m and costs $6 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Merrigum to Rochester, including transfers.
Merrigum to Rochester bus services, operated by Regional Transit, depart from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave.
Merrigum to Rochester bus services, operated by Regional Transit, arrive at Goornong Station/Midland Hwy.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrigum to Rochester is 41 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Merrigum to Rochester.
There are two+ hotels available in Rochester.
What companies run services between Merrigum, VIC, Australia and Rochester, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy via Goornong Station/Midland Hwy in around 3h 1m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Echuca Station to Rochester Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Morrissey St/Waverley Ave to Echuca Station/Sturt St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Goornong Station/Midland Hwy to Rochester Station/Northern Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Caltex Service Station/Waverley Ave to Goornong Station/Midland Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- ptv.vic.gov.au
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Kyabram-Tatura Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 8524 3444
Kyabram Taxis
- Phone
- +61 35853 2275
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