The average train between Essendon and Pakenham takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon 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 every 20 minutes between Essendon and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 46m • 1 change
1h 36m • 1 change
1h 37m • 1 change
1h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Pakenham station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Essendon to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Essendon and Pakenham is 60.9 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station and Town Hall Station in around 1h 40m.
