There are 5 ways to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 679 bus, line 901 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 679
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2h 19m$11–17Line 679 bus, line 901 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 679
- 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 25m$7–17Train
- Take the train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 44m$20–24Drive 44.3 km
- Drive from Mount Evelyn to Pakenhamcar 44.3 km
41 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Evelyn to Pakenhamtaxi 44.3 km
41 min$110–130
Mount Evelyn to Pakenham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Evelyn 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 44m.
The distance between Mount Evelyn and Pakenham is 77 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.
The best way to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham without a car is to line 679 bus and line 901 bus and train which takes 2h 19m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham, including transfers.
Mount Evelyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd station.
Mount Evelyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.
The best way to get from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 679 bus and line 901 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Mount Evelyn, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Pakenham Station via Lilydale Station/East William St, Lilydale Station, and Richmond Station in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Lilydale Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 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
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Birmingham Rd/Hereford Rd to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 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
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Casey Taxi
- Phone
- +61 407198763
- Website
- caseytaxis.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Evelyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Mount Evelyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Evelyn to Pakenham is 44 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Mount Evelyn to Pakenham.
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