The average train between Pakenham and Castlemaine takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Pakenham to Castlemaine. 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 Castlemaine. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pakenham is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Castlemaine at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pakenham to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Pakenham station and arriving at Castlemaine station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Pakenham to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
Pakenham to Castlemaine train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.
The distance between Pakenham and Castlemaine is 157.1 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 11m.