There are 4 ways to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waurn Ponds Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 55m$17–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 29m$3–30Drive 137.8 km
- Drive from Waurn Ponds to Pakenhamcar 137.8 km
1h 42m$25–36Train via Geelong Station
- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
3h 17m$26–30
Waurn Ponds to Pakenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham is to train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waurn Ponds station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Waurn Ponds station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Waurn Ponds Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Waurn Ponds and Pakenham is 151 km. The road distance is 137.8 km.
The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham, including transfers.
Waurn Ponds to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.
Waurn Ponds to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Waurn Ponds Station.
The best way to get from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $30 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Waurn Ponds Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Waurn Ponds Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–17
- 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
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Waurn Ponds to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Waurn Ponds to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waurn Ponds to Pakenham is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Waurn Ponds to Pakenham.
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