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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Craigieburn is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Craigieburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Craigieburn station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Craigieburn Station/Walters St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Craigieburn?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Craigieburn station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Craigieburn Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Craigieburn?

The distance between Pakenham and Craigieburn is 84 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Craigieburn without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Pakenham to Craigieburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Craigieburn bus from?

Pakenham to Craigieburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Craigieburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Craigieburn?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Craigieburn is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Pakenham to Craigieburn bus arrive?

Pakenham to Craigieburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Pakenham to Craigieburn train arrive?

Pakenham to Craigieburn train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Craigieburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Craigieburn is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Pakenham to Craigieburn.

Where can I stay near Craigieburn?

There are 3284+ hotels available in Craigieburn.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pakenham to Craigieburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Craigieburn Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 50m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Drbus
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
4. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Craigieburn Station/Walters Stbus 532
3h 13m
$41–53
Drive 82.5 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Craigieburncar 82.5 km
1h 12m
$15–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Craigieburntaxi 82.5 km
1h 12m
$200–240
Train via Town Hall Station
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Craigieburn Stationtrain Craigieburn
2h 2m
$12
Bus via Dandenong Station/Foster St
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pdebus 901
3h 48m
$12

Pakenham to Craigieburn by train

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Distance: 84.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Craigieburn Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Craigieburn Station/Walters St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 3h 13m.

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