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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to line 456 bus and train which costs $12 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Melton and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Melton to Pakenham?

The distance between Melton and Pakenham is 98 km. The road distance is 100 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $19 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Melton to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Pakenham bus from?

Melton to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Melton station.

Train or bus from Melton to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Melton to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $19 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $120 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Melton to Pakenham bus arrive?

Melton to Pakenham bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Melton to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Pakenham is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Melton to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 196+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Melton to Pakenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 456 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Footscray Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 34m
$20–23
Line 456 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
2h 46m
$12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melton to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 53m
$96–113
Drive 100 km
1. Drive from Melton to Pakenhamcar 100 km
1h 12m
$18–26

Melton to Pakenham by bus and train

285Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melton to Pakenham.

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Distance: 97.6 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Pakenham Station via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, Footscray Station, and Town Hall Station in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 2h 53m.

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