What is the cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham?

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham?

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Pakenham?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Pakenham is 42 km. The road distance is 32.1 km.

How do I travel from Carrum Downs to Pakenham without a car?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Pakenham bus from?

Carrum Downs to Pakenham bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Pakenham bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Pakenham bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Pakenham is 32 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Carrum Downs to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrum Downs to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 1m
$11–12
Drive 32.1 km
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1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Pakenhamcar 32.1 km
27 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Pakenhamtaxi 32.1 km
27 min
$80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 8m
$7–17

Carrum Downs to Pakenham by bus and train

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1h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.8 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 2h 8m.

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