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

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    4h 45m
    $168–453

  2. Bus, train via Traralgon

    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
    $15–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Traralgon
    9h 37m
    $104–221

  4. Bus, train via Albury

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $39–291

  5. Drive 643.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Pakenhamcar car 643.6 km
    8h 9m
    $123–177

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CBR - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $248–833

  7. 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 East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cctbus bus Traralgon
    9h 55m

Canberra to Pakenham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest 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 East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 9h 55m.

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