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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Pakenham is to train and fly which costs $140 - $420 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Pakenham?

The distance between Brisbane and Pakenham is 1472 km. The road distance is 1697.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Pakenham without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 49m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Brisbane to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Pakenham bus from?

Brisbane to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Pakenham train from?

Brisbane to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Pakenham is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 49m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 29h 18m.

Where does the Brisbane to Pakenham bus arrive?

Brisbane to Pakenham bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Brisbane to Pakenham train arrive?

Brisbane to Pakenham train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Pakenham is 1697 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Brisbane to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 203+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Brisbane to Pakenham - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
6h 2m
$184–374
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
27h 49m
$143–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus
29h 18m
$178–299
Drive 1,697.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Pakenhamcar 1,697.1 km
19h 5m
$301–435
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
7h 40m
$148–412
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
7h 46m
$160–524
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2d 5h
$2,698–3,702

Brisbane to Pakenham by train

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27h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,471.6 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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 and Southern Cross Station in around 27h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 29h 18m.

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