There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain Cranbourne
52 min$6–11Bus, line 841 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 926
- Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Bowen St/High Stbus 841
1h 44m$3–6Train, line 841 bus
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Narre Warren Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the bus from Narre Warren Station/Webb St to Bowen St/High Stbus 841
1h 11m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Cranbourne Stationtaxi 22.5 km
19 min$60–75Drive 22.5 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Cranbourne Stationcar 22.5 km
19 min$5–6
Pakenham to Cranbourne Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station is to bus and line 841 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Bowen St/High St via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Cranbourne Station station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via Dandenong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Pakenham and Cranbourne Station is 41 km. The road distance is 22.5 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station, including transfers.
Pakenham to Cranbourne Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy station.
Pakenham to Cranbourne Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station is to train which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 841 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Cranbourne Station, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Cranbourne Station via Dandenong Station in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Cranbourne Station via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr and Bowen St/High St in around 1h 44m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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 Dandenong Station to Cranbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Pakenham Station to Narre Warren Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Narre Warren Station/Webb St to Bowen St/High St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Bowen St/High St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Cranbourne Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.
Pakenham to Cranbourne Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Dandenong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Cranbourne Station is 23 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Pakenham to Cranbourne Station.
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