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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Donvale is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Donvale is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Donvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Donvale. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr and Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Donvale?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Donvale station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mitcham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Donvale?

The distance between Pakenham and Donvale is 52 km. The road distance is 49.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Donvale without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 32m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Pakenham to Donvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Donvale bus from?

Pakenham to Donvale bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Donvale train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Donvale?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Donvale is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $18 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Pakenham to Donvale bus arrive?

Pakenham to Donvale bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.

Where does the Pakenham to Donvale train arrive?

Pakenham to Donvale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Donvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Donvale is 49 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Pakenham to Donvale.

Where can I stay near Donvale?

There are 5096+ hotels available in Donvale.

Pakenham to Donvale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Donvale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Springvale Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rdbus 902
1h 32m
$12
Drive 49.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pakenham to Donvalecar 49.2 km
39 min
$9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Richmond Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Mitcham Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
1h 43m
$20–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Donvaletaxi 49.2 km
39 min
$120–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 926
2. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rdbus 828
3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rdbus 902
2h 51m
$15–18

Pakenham to Donvale by train and bus

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Distance: 51.8 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Hedge End Rd/Mitcham Rd via Richmond Station, Mitcham Station, and Mitcham Station/Colombo St in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Donvale Reserve/Mitcham Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd, and Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd in around 2h 51m.

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