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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 Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    4h 44m
    $177–439

  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
    $14–52

  3. 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 23m
    $95–152

  4. Bus, train via Yass

    1. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Yass Junction, Coach Stopbus bus 781
    2. Take the train from Yass Junction to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $70–229

  5. Drive  643.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Pakenhamcar car 643.5 km
    8h 10m
    $134–193

  6. 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 36m
    $110–230

Canberra to Pakenham by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 23m.

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