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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Whittlesea is to bus which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Whittlesea is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Whittlesea?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Whittlesea. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Church St/Walnut St via Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Whittlesea?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Whittlesea station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Whittlesea?

The distance between Pakenham and Whittlesea is 103 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Whittlesea without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Pakenham to Whittlesea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Whittlesea bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Whittlesea train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Whittlesea?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Whittlesea is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 250 bus and line 382 bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Pakenham to Whittlesea bus arrive?

Pakenham to Whittlesea bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where does the Pakenham to Whittlesea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Whittlesea?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Whittlesea is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Pakenham to Whittlesea.

Where can I stay near Whittlesea?

There are 140+ hotels available in Whittlesea.

Pakenham to Whittlesea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 250 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 42m
$20–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to South Morang Station/Civic Drbus 901
3h 53m
$12–17
Bus, line 250 bus, line 382 bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Richmond Station/Punt Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe Universitybus 250
3. Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Church St/Walnut Stbus 382
3h 34m
$13–25
Drive 89.4 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Whittleseacar 89.4 km
1h 16m
$16–24
Train via Melbourne
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 54m
$18

Pakenham to Whittlesea by train and bus

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 103.3 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Church St/Walnut St via Flinders Street Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Church St/Walnut St via Richmond Station/Punt Rd, Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, La Trobe University, and La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd in around 3h 34m.

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