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

The cheapest way to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham is to bus via Dandenong Station which costs $10 - $17 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct train between Craigieburn and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Craigieburn station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Craigieburn Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Craigieburn to Pakenham?

The distance between Craigieburn and Pakenham is 86 km. The road distance is 82.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craigieburn to Pakenham bus from?

Craigieburn to Pakenham bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd station.

Where do I catch the Craigieburn to Pakenham train from?

Craigieburn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Craigieburn Station.

Train or bus from Craigieburn to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Craigieburn to Pakenham bus arrive?

Craigieburn to Pakenham bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Craigieburn to Pakenham train arrive?

Craigieburn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Craigieburn to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Craigieburn to Pakenham is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Craigieburn to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 197+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Craigieburn to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

Q: Is there a direct bus between Craigieburn and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Craigieburn station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Craigieburn Station/Walters St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Craigieburn to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Craigieburn Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 10m
$14–18
Bus via Dandenong Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
3h 54m
$11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd to Skybus Coach Terminalbus City - Melbourne Airport
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 42m
$41–54
Drive 82.8 km
1. Drive from Craigieburn to Pakenhamcar 82.8 km
1h 10m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Craigieburn to Pakenhamtaxi 82.8 km
1h 10m
$200–240

Craigieburn to Pakenham by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.9 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Craigieburn Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craigieburn Station/Walters St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd, Skybus Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 42m.

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