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

The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Pakenham is to train which costs $120 - $360 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Armidale to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs $410 - $750.

How far is it from Armidale to Pakenham?

The distance between Armidale and Pakenham is 1096 km. The road distance is 1269.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Armidale to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 22h 25m and costs $120 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Armidale to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Armidale to Pakenham bus from?

Armidale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.

Train or bus from Armidale to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Armidale to Pakenham is to train which takes 22h 25m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 23h 45m.

Where does the Armidale to Pakenham bus arrive?

Armidale to Pakenham bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Tamworth Station.

Can I drive from Armidale to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Pakenham is 1270 km. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Armidale to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Armidale to Pakenham - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Armidale and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.

There are 8 ways to get from Armidale to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Armidale to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ARM - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
7h 14m
$418–732
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Station224
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
22h 25m
$120–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station224
2. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central StationCcn
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
23h 39m
$149–375
Drive 1,269.6 km
1. Drive from Armidale to Pakenham1,269.6 km
14h 44m
$241–348
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CFS - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
8h 18m
$406–781
Fly Armidale to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Avalon Airport (AVV)ARM - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
9h 28m
$438–932
Train to Tamworth, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Station
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)TMW - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
10h 3m
$453–851
Bus
1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth StationDt9
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4362
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
4. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
5. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct
23h 45m
$144–218

Armidale to Pakenham by bus and train

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22h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,095.5 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Pakenham Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 23h 45m.

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