What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) is to bus which costs $1 - $14 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Pakenham (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St station and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Pakenham (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at Pakenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

The distance between Melbourne and Pakenham (Station) is 64 km. The road distance is 60.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 58 min and costs $1 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

The bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave takes 58 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) bus from?

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) train from?

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) is to bus which takes 58 min and costs $1 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) bus arrive?

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) train arrive?

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Pakenham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) is 61 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station).

Where can I stay near Pakenham (Station)?

There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham (Station).

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
58 min
$1–14
Train
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 9m
$5–12
Drive 60.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)car 60.9 km
45 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Pakenham (Station)taxi 60.9 km
45 min
$140–180

Melbourne to Pakenham (Station) by bus

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Distance: 63.8 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Pakenham (Station), VIC, Australia?

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 9m. V/Line also services this route hourly.

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