There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rdbus
6h 15m$18–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwybus
6h 50m$4–48Drive 307.4 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centrecar 307.4 km
3h 37m$55–80Train
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Stationtrain The Overland
7h 19m$77–182
Pakenham to Grampians National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park is to bus which costs $3 - $50 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Grampians National Park. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Grampians National Park station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Stawell Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Pakenham and Grampians National Park is 312 km. The road distance is 307.4 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $18 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park, including transfers.
Pakenham to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Pakenham to Grampians National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Grampians National Park is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $3 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Grampians National Park, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pakenham Station to Grampians Gardens Caravan Park/Grampians Rd via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Southern Cross Station, Stawell Station, Stawell Station/Napier St, and Grampians Gardens Caravan Park/Grampians Rd in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–70
- Red Standard Everyday
- $65–80
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $95–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $110–130
Train from Southern Cross Station to Stawell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $65–80
- Red Standard Everyday
- $80–95
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $110–140
- Red Premium Everyday
- $130–160
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Ararat to Information Centre/Grampians Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- 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
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- 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
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- 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
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Dadswells Bridge Motel/Western Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Grampians National Park bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pakenham to Grampians National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Grampians National Park is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Pakenham to Grampians National Park.
There are 123+ hotels available in Grampians National Park.












