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

The cheapest way to get from Castlemaine to Pakenham is to train via Sunbury which costs $13 - $16 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castlemaine to Pakenham is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Castlemaine and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlemaine station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Castlemaine and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Castlemaine to Pakenham?

The distance between Castlemaine and Pakenham is 183 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $14 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Castlemaine to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Pakenham bus from?

Castlemaine to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St.

Where do I catch the Castlemaine to Pakenham train from?

Castlemaine to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.

Train or bus from Castlemaine to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Castlemaine to Pakenham is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Castlemaine to Pakenham bus arrive?

Castlemaine to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Castlemaine to Pakenham train arrive?

Castlemaine to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Castlemaine to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Castlemaine to Pakenham is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Castlemaine to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 200+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 12m
$14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
4h 11m
$3–31
Drive 177.8 km
1. Drive from Castlemaine to Pakenhamcar 177.8 km
2h 7m
$32–47
Train via Sunbury
1. Take the train from Castlemaine Station to Sunbury Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
3h 22m
$13–15

Castlemaine to Pakenham by train

138Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.5 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Castlemaine Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 11m.

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