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How to get fromBrisbane to Pakenhamby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Pakenham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    5h 59m
    $188–384

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    27h 44m
    $147–511

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus bus
    33h 9m
    $283–564

  4. Drive 1,697.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Pakenhamcar car 1,697.1 km
    19h 5m
    $308–445

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $152–412

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $178–528

  7. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $182–452

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Pakenham
    2d 3h
    $2,702–3,702

Brisbane to Pakenham by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,471.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Pakenham Station via Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 27h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 33h 9m.

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