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How to get fromCanberra to Pakenhamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    4h 40m
    $163–415

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Traralgon
    10h 35m
    $16–58

  3. Bus, train via Albury

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $27–288

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Pakenham
    9h 34m
    $115–228

  5. Drive 643.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Pakenhamcar car 643.6 km
    8h 9m
    $114–165

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus bus Traralgon
    9h 38m
    $75–137

Canberra to Pakenham by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 38m.

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