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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Pakenham is to train which costs $12 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Pakenham is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Essendon to Pakenham?

The distance between Essendon and Pakenham is 68 km. The road distance is 67.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Essendon to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Pakenham train from?

Essendon to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Where does the Essendon to Pakenham train arrive?

Essendon to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Pakenham is 67 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Essendon to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Essendon to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 40m
$12
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 19m
$7–20
Drive 67.3 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Pakenhamcar 67.3 km
54 min
$12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Pakenhamtaxi 67.3 km
54 min
$160–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
2. Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
3h 20m
$12

Essendon to Pakenham by train

487Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.7 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Pakenham Station via Flinders Street Station and Town Hall Station in around 1h 40m.

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