The average train between Castlemaine and Pakenham takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Castlemaine 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 Castlemaine and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlemaine is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine station and arriving at Pakenham station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Castlemaine to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
Castlemaine to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Castlemaine and Pakenham is 157.1 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Castlemaine 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 4m.