There are 6 ways to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2h 14m$12Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 26m$13–26Drive 81.9 km
- Drive from Caroline Springs to Pakenhamcar 81.9 km
1h 7m$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Caroline Springs to Pakenhamtaxi 81.9 km
1h 7m$190–240Train
- Take the train from Caroline Springs Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 29m$21–29Bus, train via Mount Waverley
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
- Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
4h 35m$18
Caroline Springs to Pakenham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Caroline Springs to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Caroline Springs station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Caroline Springs Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Caroline Springs and Pakenham is 83 km. The road distance is 81.9 km.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham, including transfers.
Caroline Springs to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Caroline Springs to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Caroline Springs Station.
The best way to get from Caroline Springs to Pakenham is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $12 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Jeffcott St/Spencer St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd to Pakenham Station via Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd, Caroline Springs Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Jeffcott St/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
Crown Cabs Sunbury
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Sunbury Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9740 8233
- Website
- sunburycabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Bacchus March Darley Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 153 003
- Website
- bacchusmarshdarleycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Caroline Springs to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.
Caroline Springs to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caroline Springs to Pakenham is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Caroline Springs to Pakenham.
There are 199+ hotels available in Pakenham.



