The average train between Pakenham and Bendigo takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Pakenham to Bendigo. 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 Pakenham and Bendigo. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Pakenham is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bendigo at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pakenham to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Pakenham station and arriving at Bendigo station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Pakenham to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cardinia Road Station.
Pakenham to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Pakenham and Bendigo is 180 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Cardinia Road Station to Bendigo Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 39m.