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

The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Pakenham is to fly and train which costs $310 - $850 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwin to Pakenham is to fly and train which takes 9h 13m and costs $310 - $850.

How far is it from Darwin to Pakenham?

The distance between Darwin and Pakenham is 3231 km. The road distance is 3794.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Darwin to Pakenham without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $500 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Darwin to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwin to Pakenham bus from?

Darwin to Pakenham bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.

Train or bus from Darwin to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Darwin to Pakenham is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5,400 - $5,700 and takes 2 days 15h.

Where does the Darwin to Pakenham bus arrive?

Darwin to Pakenham bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Pakenham?

Pakenham is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 1:27 PM in Darwin and 2:57 PM in Pakenham.

Can I drive from Darwin to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Pakenham is 3795 km. It takes approximately 37h 41m to drive from Darwin to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 195+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Darwin to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Darwin and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwin to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Alice Springs, Adelaide and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Pakenham by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DRW - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
9h 13m
$315–828
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cctbus
2d 7h
$513–1,102
Train
1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
2. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
3. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
2d 15h
$5,443–5,692
Drive 3,794.7 km
1. Drive from Darwin to Pakenhamcar 3,794.7 km
37h 41m
$722–1,042
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DRW - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
13h 27m
$505–1,328

Darwin to Pakenham by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 7hAverage Duration

$513Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,231.1 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Pakenham Station via Darwin, Alice Springs, Manguri, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 15h.

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