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 32m.

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 $11 - $17.

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 Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

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 Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Footscray to Pakenham?

The distance between Footscray and Pakenham is 64 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 32m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m 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 Metropolitan buses, depart from Footscray Station/Irving St.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Pakenham train from?

Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Town Hall Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Footscray to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Footscray to Pakenham bus arrive?

Footscray to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.

Where does the Footscray to Pakenham train arrive?

Footscray to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Pakenham 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 32m
$6
Line 216 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 31m
$7–20
Drive 64.5 km
1. Drive from Footscray to Pakenhamcar 64.5 km
49 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Pakenhamtaxi 64.5 km
49 min
$150–190

Footscray to Pakenham by train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.9 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Jeffcott St/Spencer St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2h 31m.

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