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 13m.

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 $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Pakenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St station and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Pakenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Pakenham Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Pakenham?

The distance between Melbourne and Pakenham is 64 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 bus which takes 56 min and costs $1 - $13.

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

The bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave takes 56 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham bus from?

Melbourne to Pakenham bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pakenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pakenham is to bus which takes 56 min and costs $1 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 13m.

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 196+ 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 bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway AveTraralgon
56 min
$1–13
Train
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham StationPakenham
1h 13m
$5–10
Drive 58.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Pakenham58.6 km
44 min
$12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Pakenham58.6 km
44 min
$130–170

Melbourne to Pakenham by bus

20Weekly Buses

56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.7 km
Duration: 56 min

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Pakenham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 13m. V/Line also services this route hourly.

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