The average train between Northcote and Pakenham takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Northcote 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 30 minutes between Northcote and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Northcote is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 49m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Northcote to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Northcote station and arriving at Pakenham station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Northcote to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Croxton Station.
Northcote to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Northcote and Pakenham is 53.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Croxton Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 37m.