The average train between Bendigo and Pakenham takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Bendigo to Pakenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bendigo and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bendigo is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bendigo to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Bendigo station and arriving at Pakenham station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bendigo to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.
Bendigo to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Bendigo and Pakenham is 180 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Bendigo Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 3h 30m.