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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Carlton is to train via City Square/Swanston St #11 which costs $12 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Carlton is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Carlton?

The distance between Pakenham and Carlton is 59 km. The road distance is 59.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Pakenham to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Carlton bus from?

Pakenham to Carlton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Carlton train from?

Pakenham to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Carlton?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Carlton is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $19 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Pakenham to Carlton bus arrive?

Pakenham to Carlton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where does the Pakenham to Carlton train arrive?

Pakenham to Carlton train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Carlton is 59 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pakenham to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Carlton.

Pakenham to Carlton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Pakenham to Carlton by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
1h 12m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
1h 29m
$7–19
Drive 59.3 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Carltoncar 59.3 km
47 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Carltontaxi 59.3 km
47 min
$140–180
Train via City Square/Swanston St #11
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 23m
$12
Train, line 3 tram
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the tram from Caulfield to Melbourne University/Swanston St #1tram 3
1h 58m
$12–17

Pakenham to Carlton by train and tram

172Weekly Services

1h 12mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.1 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

V/Line operates a train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Flinder St Station/Flinders St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 57 min.

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