There are 5 ways to get from Balwyn to Pakenham by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 109 tram, train
best- Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 109
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h$12Line 302 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 19m$5–17Drive 52.3 km
- Drive from Balwyn to Pakenhamcar 52.3 km
41 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balwyn to Pakenhamtaxi 52.3 km
41 min$120–150Line 109 tram, train via Southern Cross Station
- Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram 109
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 24m$12–16
Balwyn to Pakenham by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham is to line 109 tram and train which costs $12 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Balwyn to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 and arriving at Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Balwyn and Pakenham is 68 km. The road distance is 52.3 km.
The best way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham without a car is to line 109 tram and train which takes 2h and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Balwyn to Pakenham, including transfers.
Balwyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd station.
Balwyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 station.
Balwyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
What companies run services between Balwyn, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via King St/Lonsdale St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Spencer St/Collins St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Balwyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Pakenham is 52 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Balwyn to Pakenham.
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