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

The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Balwyn and Pakenham?

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 East Kew Terminus/Valerie St and Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Balwyn and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Balwyn station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Canterbury Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Balwyn to Pakenham?

The distance between Balwyn and Pakenham is 63 km. The road distance is 52.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Balwyn to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Pakenham bus from?

Balwyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from East Kew Terminus/Valerie St station.

Where do I catch the Balwyn to Pakenham train from?

Balwyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Canterbury Station.

Train or bus from Balwyn to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Balwyn to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Balwyn to Pakenham bus arrive?

Balwyn to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Caulfield station.

Where does the Balwyn to Pakenham train arrive?

Balwyn to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Balwyn to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Pakenham is 52 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Balwyn to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 197+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Richmond Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
1h 37m
$14–18
Drive 52.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balwyn to Pakenhamcar 52.3 km
41 min
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Kew Terminus/Valerie St to Caulfieldbus 624
2. Take the bus from Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 9m
$13–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balwyn to Pakenhamtaxi 52.3 km
41 min
$120–160
Line 109 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 109
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 1m
$12

Balwyn to Pakenham by train

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Distance: 63.1 km
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Balwyn, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Canterbury Station to Pakenham Station via Richmond Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via East Kew Terminus/Valerie St, Caulfield, and Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr in around 3h 9m.

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