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

The cheapest way to get from Tamworth to Pakenham is to train which costs $110 - $340 and takes 19h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamworth to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $440 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Tamworth and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamworth station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Tamworth and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Tamworth station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Tamworth Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.

How far is it from Tamworth to Pakenham?

The distance between Tamworth and Pakenham is 1004 km. The road distance is 1141.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamworth to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs $110 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Tamworth to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamworth to Pakenham bus from?

Tamworth to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Tamworth to Pakenham train from?

Tamworth to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Tamworth Station.

Train or bus from Tamworth to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Tamworth to Pakenham is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs $110 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 22h 6m.

Where does the Tamworth to Pakenham bus arrive?

Tamworth to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Tamworth to Pakenham train arrive?

Tamworth to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Tamworth to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamworth to Pakenham is 1142 km. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Tamworth to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 203+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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Fly Tamworth to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TMW - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 3m
$449–679
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Central Stationtrain 224
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
19h 29m
$110–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Central Stationtrain 224
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
19h 54m
$140–373
Drive 1,141.9 km
1. Drive from Tamworth to Pakenhamcar 1,141.9 km
13h 52m
$203–292
Fly Tamworth to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane TMW - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
8h 26m
$435–819
Bus to Armidale, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus
2. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ARM - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
8h 22m
$504–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
22h 6m
$163–289

Tamworth to Pakenham by train

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Distance: 1,003.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Tamworth, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Tamworth Station to Pakenham Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 19h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 22h 6m.

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