The average train between Sydney and Pakenham takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney 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 twice daily between Sydney and Pakenham. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Pakenham at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Pakenham. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Pakenham station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Sydney to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Pakenham Station.
The distance between Sydney and Pakenham is 696 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 26m.
