There are 4 ways to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham StationTraralgon
2h 28m$14–19Bus
- Take the bus from Bacchus Marsh to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet CctTraralgon
3h 25m$96–112Drive 111.4 km
- Drive from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham111.4 km
1h 25m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
- Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham StationPakenham
4h 54m$18–20
Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Bacchus Marsh and arriving at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bacchus Marsh station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Bacchus Marsh Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Bacchus Marsh and Pakenham is 109 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham, including transfers.
Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Bacchus Marsh station.
Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bacchus Marsh Station.
The best way to get from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bacchus Marsh to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bacchus Marsh Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Bacchus Marsh to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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More Questions & Answers
Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Bacchus Marsh to Pakenham.
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