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How to get fromDarwin to Pakenhamby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeDRW - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
    9h 13m
    $305–828

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Drive 3,791.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Pakenhamcar3,791.9 km
    37h 46m
    $722–1,042

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeDRW - 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
    $415–1,628

Darwin to Pakenham by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$513Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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