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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to train and bus which costs $12 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Melton. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Melton?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Melton station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Melton Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Melton?

The distance between Pakenham and Melton is 98 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Pakenham to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Melton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Melton train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Melton?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Pakenham to Melton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pakenham to Melton train arrive?

Pakenham to Melton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Melton is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Pakenham to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 315+ hotels available in Melton.

Pakenham to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Melton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 27m
$22–28
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
2h 41m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 7m
$13–25
Drive 96.8 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Meltoncar 96.8 km
1h 18m
$18–25

Pakenham to Melton by train and bus

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2h 27mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.2 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Henry St/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 3h 7m.

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