There are 5 ways to get from Ringwood to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 901 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 27m$11–17Line 901 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 34m$7–17Train
- Take the train from Ringwood Station to Richmond Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
1h 59m$13–17Drive 45.9 km
- Drive from Ringwood to Pakenhamcar 45.9 km
33 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ringwood to Pakenhamtaxi 45.9 km
33 min$110–140
Ringwood to Pakenham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ringwood to Pakenham is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Ringwood to Pakenham is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Ringwood station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ringwood station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Ringwood Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Ringwood and Pakenham is 53 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.
The best way to get from Ringwood to Pakenham without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 1h 27m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Ringwood to Pakenham, including transfers.
Ringwood to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Ringwood to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ringwood Station.
The best way to get from Ringwood to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $17 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Ringwood, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Ringwood Station to Pakenham Station via Richmond Station in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- 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
Train from Ringwood Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ringwood to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Ringwood to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ringwood to Pakenham is 46 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Ringwood to Pakenham.
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