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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Pakenham is to fly and train which costs $210 - $500 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $210 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Pakenham Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 55m.

How far is it from Townsville to Pakenham?

The distance between Townsville and Pakenham is 2135 km. The road distance is 2497.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Pakenham without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 55m and costs $280 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Townsville to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Pakenham bus from?

Townsville to Pakenham bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Pakenham train from?

Townsville to Pakenham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Townsville to Pakenham is to train via Sydney which takes 47h 55m and costs $280 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Townsville to Pakenham bus arrive?

Townsville to Pakenham bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Townsville to Pakenham train arrive?

Townsville to Pakenham train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Pakenham is 2498 km. It takes approximately 28h 59m to drive from Townsville to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 202+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Townsville to Pakenham - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TSV - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
5h 17m
$214–497
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
47h 55m
$284–5,416
Bus
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
2d 7h
$416–761
Drive 2,497.9 km
1. Drive from Townsville to Pakenhamcar 2,497.9 km
28h 59m
$449–649
Train
1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
3d
$2,750–8,617
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
3d 6h
$2,848–4,251

Townsville to Pakenham by train

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47h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,135 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Pakenham Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 47h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 7h.

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