There are 3 ways to get from Colac to Pakenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
3h 35m$21–24Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Geelong
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
4h 43m$3–33Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from Colac to Pakenhamcar 205.4 km
2h 27m$37–53
Colac to Pakenham by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colac to Pakenham is to bus which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Colac to Pakenham is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14 and Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Colac and Pakenham is 211 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Colac to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $21 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Colac to Pakenham, including transfers.
Colac to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.
Colac to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.
The best way to get from Colac to Pakenham is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Colac, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Colac Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, and Town Hall Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Colac to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Colac to Pakenham train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Pakenham is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Colac to Pakenham.
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