The average train between Pakenham and Geelong takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Pakenham to Geelong. 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 Pakenham and Geelong. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Pakenham is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Geelong at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pakenham to Geelong. However, there are services departing from Pakenham station and arriving at Geelong station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Pakenham to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cardinia Road Station.
Pakenham to Geelong train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Geelong Station.
The distance between Pakenham and Geelong is 97.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Cardinia Road Station to Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 26m.