There are 4 ways to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 31m$21–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
6h 1m$8–42Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdalecar 240.1 km
2h 48m$43–62Train via East Pakenham Station
- Take the train from East Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 37m$21–26
Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale is to train which costs $20 - $26 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Casey Central SC/Narre Warren-Cranbourne Rd and arriving at Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne North station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Narre Warren Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Pakenham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Cranbourne North and Bairnsdale is 240 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $20 - $26.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $20 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $45 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Cranbourne North, VIC, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Casey Central SC/Narre Warren-Cranbourne Rd to Bairnsdale via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from East Pakenham Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cranbourne North to Bairnsdale.
There are 199+ hotels available in Bairnsdale.