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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Melton and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Melton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Melton station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Melton to Pakenham?

The distance between Melton and Pakenham is 104 km. The road distance is 100 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Melton to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Pakenham bus from?

Melton to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melton station.

Where do I catch the Melton to Pakenham train from?

Melton to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $29 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Melton to Pakenham bus arrive?

Melton to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melton to Pakenham train arrive?

Melton to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Melton to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Pakenham is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Melton to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 197+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 41m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melton to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 53m
$64–80
Drive 100 km
1. Drive from Melton to Pakenhamcar 100 km
1h 12m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 42m
$22–29

Melton to Pakenham by bus and train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.7 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Melton to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Pakenham Station via Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd, Melton Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 42m.

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