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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $23 - $45 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Pakenham is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Hamilton Station/Station St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Portland to Pakenham?

The distance between Portland and Pakenham is 424 km. The road distance is 410.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Pakenham without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 11m and costs $23 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Portland to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Pakenham bus from?

Portland to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St station.

Where does the Portland to Pakenham bus arrive?

Portland to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Hamilton Station/Station St.

Can I drive from Portland to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Pakenham is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Portland to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 202+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
7h 11m
$23–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Station/Station St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
9h 11m
$5–66
Drive 410.1 km
1. Drive from Portland to Pakenhamcar 410.1 km
4h 52m
$74–107
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
5h 43m
$247–420

Portland to Pakenham by bus, train, and tram

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 423.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Hamilton Station/Station St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 11m.

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