There are 6 ways to get from Lilydale to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train via Ringwood Station
best- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 49m$16–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
3h 16m$7–17Train
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 15m$11Drive 50.3 km
- Drive from Lilydale to Pakenhamcar 50.3 km
47 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lilydale to Pakenhamtaxi 50.3 km
47 min$120–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 670 / ...
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2h 9m$11–12
Lilydale to Pakenham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Lilydale station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station/West William St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lilydale station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Lilydale and Pakenham is 66 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train via Ringwood Station which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Lilydale to Pakenham, including transfers.
Lilydale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lilydale Station/West William St.
Lilydale to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Lilydale to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Lilydale, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Lilydale Station to Pakenham Station via Richmond Station in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Lilydale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Lilydale to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lilydale to Pakenham is 50 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Lilydale to Pakenham.
There are 197+ hotels available in Pakenham.






