The average train between Footscray and Pakenham takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Footscray 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 Footscray and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Footscray is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Pakenham station via Pakenham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.
Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Footscray and Pakenham is 58.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 9m.