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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham is to train which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Pakenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Pakenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Town Hall Station station and arriving at Pakenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Pakenham?

The distance between Melbourne and Pakenham is 57 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $5 - $10.

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

The train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $13 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Melbourne to Pakenham bus arrive?

Melbourne to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where does the Melbourne to Pakenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Pakenham is 59 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Melbourne to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 199+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Melbourne to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne 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 Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 9m
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
1h 36m
$1–13
Drive 58.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Pakenhamcar 58.6 km
44 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Pakenhamtaxi 58.6 km
44 min
$130–170

Melbourne to Pakenham by train

651Weekly Trains

1h 9mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.5 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 9m. V/Line also services this route hourly. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave 3 times a week. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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