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Pakenham to Gold Coast trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pakenham and Gold Coast takes 37h 7m and the fastest train takes 36h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Pakenham to Gold Coast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 7m
Duration
2,067 km
Distance
$248
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Pakenham to Gold Coast train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Pakenham and Gold Coast. The service departs Pakenham at 6:29 PM in the evening, which arrives into Gold Coast at 06:30:40. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 37h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    V/LineNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink37h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V/LineNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink37h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V/LineNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink37h 1m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V/LineNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink36h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    V/LineNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink37h 46m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pakenham to Gold Coast? 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: 2,067.1 km
  • Duration: 37h 7m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 30h 5m.

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