There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Adelaide by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
4h 44m$138–392Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
14h 12m$16–69Bus
- Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to AdelaideAdelaide
12h 30m$96–112Train
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
12h 40m$145–389Drive 778.6 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Adelaide778.6 km
8h 49m$148–213
Pakenham to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Adelaide is to train and bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at Adelaide via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Adelaide station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Pakenham and Adelaide is 734 km. The road distance is 778.6 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Pakenham to Adelaide, including transfers.
Pakenham to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.
Pakenham to Adelaide train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Adelaide is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Adelaide via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 12h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pakenham Station to Adelaide Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport via Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Adelaide bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Pakenham. It is currently 3:11 PM in Pakenham and 2:41 PM in Adelaide.
Pakenham to Adelaide train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Adelaide is 779 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Pakenham to Adelaide.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Adelaide.




















