There are 5 ways to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 901 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 50m$17–23Drive 46.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mooroolbark to Pakenhamcar 46.8 km
43 min$9–13Train
- Take the train from Mooroolbark Station to Richmond Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 10m$14–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mooroolbark to Pakenhamtaxi 46.8 km
43 min$110–140Line 901 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 901
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
2h 56m$13–23
Mooroolbark to Pakenham by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooroolbark station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Mooroolbark station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Mooroolbark Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Mooroolbark and Pakenham is 61 km. The road distance is 46.8 km.
The best way to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham without a car is to line 901 bus and train which takes 1h 50m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham, including transfers.
Mooroolbark to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy.
Mooroolbark to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mooroolbark Station.
The best way to get from Mooroolbark to Pakenham is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $23 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Mooroolbark Station to Pakenham Station via Richmond Station in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mooroolbark Station to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Ringwood Station, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Mooroolbark Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Dandenong Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from Richmond Station to Pakenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Yarra Valley Taxis
- Phone
- 61 3 5962 4722
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mooroolbark to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Mooroolbark to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mooroolbark to Pakenham is 47 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Mooroolbark to Pakenham.
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