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Gold Coast to Pakenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gold Coast and Pakenham takes 34h 31m and the fastest train takes 32h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Gold Coast 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.

34h 31m
Duration
2,067 km
Distance
$248
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Gold Coast to Pakenham train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Gold Coast and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 10:07 PM at night, and the last departure from Gold Coast is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Helensvale station, platform 4 and take an average of 34h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTV/Line33h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTV/Line32h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTV/Line32h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTV/Line32h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTV/Line32h 39m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gold Coast to Pakenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,067 km
  • Duration: 34h 31m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Pakenham Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 30h 38m.

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