There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Benalla by train, bus, or car
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Train via Melbourne
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station622 / ...
4h 21m$25–159Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Benalla StationSeymour
4h 30m$12–20Bus
- Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Euroa
- Take the bus from Euroa Station/Railway St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
5h 58m$97–124Drive 236.4 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Benalla236.4 km
2h 56m$45–65
Pakenham to Benalla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Benalla is to train which costs $12 - $21 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at Benalla Station/Mackellar St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Euroa Station/Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Benalla Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Pakenham and Benalla is 259 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Benalla without a car is to train via Melbourne which takes 4h 21m and costs $25 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Pakenham to Benalla, including transfers.
Pakenham to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.
Pakenham to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Benalla is to train via Melbourne which takes 4h 21m and costs $25 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Benalla, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Benalla Station via Southern Cross Station and Southern Cross in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Benalla Station/Mackellar St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Euroa, and Euroa Station/Railway St in around 5h 58m.
- 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 Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Benalla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- 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 Euroa Station/Railway St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–12
- 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 Euroa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Benalla bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pakenham to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Benalla is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Pakenham to Benalla.
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