What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham is to bus and train which costs $23 - $70 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Pakenham?

The distance between Adelaide and Pakenham is 728 km. The road distance is 781.5 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Pakenham without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham without a car is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $95 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Pakenham?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Adelaide to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Pakenham bus from?

Adelaide to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Pakenham train from?

Adelaide to Pakenham train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Pakenham is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $390 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Adelaide to Pakenham bus arrive?

Adelaide to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Pakenham?

Pakenham is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 12:18 PM in Adelaide and 12:48 PM in Pakenham.

Where does the Adelaide to Pakenham train arrive?

Adelaide to Pakenham train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Pakenham is 781 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Adelaide to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 199+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Adelaide to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ADL - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
4h 48m
$125–333
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
13h 59m
$23–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
12h 26m
$96–112
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
13h 2m
$150–384
Drive 781.5 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Pakenhamcar 781.5 km
8h 44m
$142–205

Adelaide to Pakenham by bus

3Weekly Buses

12h 26mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Pakenham.

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Distance: 727.7 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Adelaide to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 13h 2m.

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