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

The cheapest way to get from Bright to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $18 - $45 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bright to Pakenham is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Bright and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bright to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Wangaratta Station, Norton St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Bright to Pakenham?

The distance between Bright and Pakenham is 387 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bright to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train via Wangaratta which takes 6h 41m and costs $30 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bright to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bright to Pakenham bus from?

Bright to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St station.

Where does the Bright to Pakenham bus arrive?

Bright to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Wangaratta Station/Norton St.

Can I drive from Bright to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bright to Pakenham is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bright to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 203+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

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Bus, train via Wangaratta
best
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 41m
$32–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the train from Wangaratta Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 55m
$18–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Wangaratta Station/Norton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Wangaratta Station, Norton St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
7h 46m
$22–58
Drive 324.4 km
1. Drive from Bright to Pakenhamcar 324.4 km
4h 42m
$59–85

Bright to Pakenham by bus and train

19Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.1 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Alpine Hotel/Anderson St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Wangaratta Station, Norton St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 7h 46m.

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