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

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Pakenham is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Pakenham is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station/Irving St and arriving at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Cardinia Road Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Footscray to Pakenham?

The distance between Footscray and Pakenham is 63 km. The road distance is 64.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Footscray to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Footscray to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Pakenham bus from?

Footscray to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Pakenham train from?

Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Footscray to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $18 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Footscray to Pakenham bus arrive?

Footscray to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.

Where does the Footscray to Pakenham train arrive?

Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Cardinia Road Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Pakenham is 65 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Footscray to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Cardinia Road StationPakenham
1h 31m
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet CctTraralgon
2h 48m
$5–17
Drive 64.5 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Pakenham64.5 km
49 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Pakenham64.5 km
49 min
$150–180
Train via Pakenham Station
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham StationTraralgon
1h 46m
$12–16

Footscray to Pakenham by train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.3 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Cardinia Road Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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