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

The cheapest way to get from Carlton to Pakenham is to train which costs $12 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlton to Pakenham is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Carlton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlton to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Faraday St/Lygon St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Flinder St Station/Flinders St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Carlton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Carlton to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Cardinia Road Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Carlton to Pakenham?

The distance between Carlton and Pakenham is 59 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlton to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Carlton to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Pakenham bus from?

Carlton to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where do I catch the Carlton to Pakenham train from?

Carlton to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Carlton to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Carlton to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $18 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Carlton to Pakenham bus arrive?

Carlton to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Carlton to Pakenham train arrive?

Carlton to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Cardinia Road Station.

Can I drive from Carlton to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlton to Pakenham is 60 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Carlton to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 195+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Carlton to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carlton to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cardinia Road Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 30m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 18m
$5–17
Drive 59.6 km
1. Drive from Carlton to Pakenhamcar 59.6 km
45 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlton to Pakenhamtaxi 59.6 km
45 min
$140–170

Carlton to Pakenham by tram and train

452Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.7 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Carlton, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cardinia Road Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 56 min.

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