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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Pakenham is to line 903 bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Pakenham is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Richmond Station/Punt Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Preston to Pakenham?

The distance between Preston and Pakenham is 68 km. The road distance is 62.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Preston to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Pakenham bus from?

Preston to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where do I catch the Preston to Pakenham train from?

Preston to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Preston Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Preston to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Preston to Pakenham bus arrive?

Preston to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Preston to Pakenham train arrive?

Preston to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Pakenham is 62 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Preston to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 203+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
1h 49m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 36m
$7–19
Drive 62.4 km
1. Drive from Preston to Pakenhamcar 62.4 km
50 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Pakenhamtaxi 62.4 km
50 min
$150–190
Line 903 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kathleen St/Murray Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 40m
$12

Preston to Pakenham by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Preston Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 54 min.

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