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

The cheapest way to get from Mernda to Pakenham is to train via Town Hall Station which costs $12 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mernda to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Mernda and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Mernda to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Bvd/Bridge Inn Rd and arriving at Dandenong Station/Foster St via South Morang Station/Civic Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Mernda and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Mernda station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Mernda Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Mernda to Pakenham?

The distance between Mernda and Pakenham is 89 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mernda to Pakenham without a car is to train via Town Hall Station which takes 2h 11m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Mernda to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Pakenham bus from?

Mernda to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from South Morang Station/Civic Dr.

Where do I catch the Mernda to Pakenham train from?

Mernda to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mernda Station.

Train or bus from Mernda to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Mernda to Pakenham is to train via Town Hall Station which takes 2h 11m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Mernda to Pakenham bus arrive?

Mernda to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where does the Mernda to Pakenham train arrive?

Mernda to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Mernda to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Mernda to Pakenham is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Mernda to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 197+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Mernda to Pakenham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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Train via Town Hall Station
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 11m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
3h 42m
$17–23
Drive 78.8 km
1. Drive from Mernda to Pakenhamcar 78.8 km
1h 7m
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mernda to Pakenhamtaxi 78.8 km
1h 7m
$190–230
Train
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 17m
$14–18
Bus via Greensborough Station/Para Rd
1. Take the bus from Greensborough Station/Para Rd to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
4h 15m
$13–23

Mernda to Pakenham by train

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Distance: 88.6 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Mernda Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station and Town Hall Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from South Morang Station/Civic Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 30 minutes.

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