There are 5 ways to get from Eltham to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rdbus 902
- Take the train from Springvale Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 8m$12Train
- Take the train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 18m$18Drive 61.3 km
- Drive from Eltham to Pakenhamcar 61.3 km
50 min$14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham to Pakenhamtaxi 61.3 km
50 min$150–180Bus
- Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rdbus 902
- Take the bus from Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 828
3h 30m$12–13
Eltham to Pakenham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Pakenham is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd and arriving at Pakenham Consolidated School/Duncan Dr via Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd and Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Rosanna Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Eltham and Pakenham is 65 km. The road distance is 61.3 km.
The best way to get from Eltham to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 8m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Eltham to Pakenham, including transfers.
Eltham to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd station.
Eltham to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Rosanna Station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $13 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Eltham, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Pakenham Station via Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave, Rosanna Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Pakenham Consolidated School/Duncan Dr via Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd, Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd, and Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Springvale Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Springvale Station/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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
Dandenong Ranges Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61 435 981 305
- Website
- 13dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 435 980 710
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Eltham to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd station.
Eltham to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Pakenham is 61 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Eltham to Pakenham.
There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham.











