What is the cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham?

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham is to train which costs $20 - $24 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham?

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Pakenham?

The distance between Ballarat and Pakenham is 171 km. The road distance is 171.2 km.

How do I travel from Ballarat to Pakenham without a car?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $20 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Pakenham?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ballarat to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Pakenham bus from?

Ballarat to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Pakenham train from?

Ballarat to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat Station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Ballarat to Pakenham bus arrive?

Ballarat to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Pakenham train arrive?

Ballarat to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Pakenham is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Ballarat to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 201+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Ballarat to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballarat to Pakenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 58m
$21–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 43m
$96–113
Drive 171.2 km
1. Drive from Ballarat to Pakenhamcar 171.2 km
1h 57m
$31–45
Bus via Dandenong Station
1. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
6h 6m
$63–69

Ballarat to Pakenham by train and tram

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2h 58mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.3 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Ballarat, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ballarat Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballarat to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 43m.

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