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

The cheapest way to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham is to drive and fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $370 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cootamundra and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cootamundra station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cootamundra and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Cootamundra station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Cootamundra Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Cootamundra to Pakenham?

The distance between Cootamundra and Pakenham is 578 km. The road distance is 561.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $50 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cootamundra to Pakenham bus from?

Cootamundra to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Cootamundra to Pakenham train from?

Cootamundra to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Cootamundra Station.

Train or bus from Cootamundra to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $50 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Cootamundra to Pakenham bus arrive?

Cootamundra to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Cootamundra to Pakenham train arrive?

Cootamundra to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Cootamundra to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cootamundra to Pakenham is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Cootamundra to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Cootamundra to Pakenham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cootamundra to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
7h 8m
$53–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
9h 28m
$41–70
Drive 561.5 km
1. Drive from Cootamundra to Pakenhamcar 561.5 km
6h 45m
$101–146
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
7h 5m
$188–399
Bus via Gundagai
1. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan Stbus 729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gundagai to Campbellfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rdbus 902
10h 38m
$116–123
Drive to Orange Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cootamundra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 22m
$377–693
Train to Wagga Wagga, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WGA - MEL
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
7h 5m
$238–781
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
9h 58m
$190–523

Cootamundra to Pakenham by train and tram

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Distance: 578.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Cootamundra, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Cootamundra Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 28m.

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