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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $16 - $40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Pakenham is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station/Station St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Pakenham?

The distance between Hamilton and Pakenham is 351 km. The road distance is 348.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $16 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Hamilton to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Pakenham bus from?

Hamilton to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Hamilton Station/Station St.

Where does the Hamilton to Pakenham bus arrive?

Hamilton to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Pakenham is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hamilton to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 202+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Hamilton to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
5h 46m
$17–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
6h 58m
$5–50
Drive 348.4 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Pakenhamcar 348.4 km
4h 7m
$63–91
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 12m
$247–421

Hamilton to Pakenham by bus and train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 6h 58m.

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