What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest is to train via Southern Cross Station which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

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

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Pakenham and Diggers Rest is 97 km. The road distance is 88.9 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Diggers Rest train from?

Pakenham to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 483 bus, which costs $11 - $24 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Pakenham to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Pakenham to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Diggers Rest is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Pakenham to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 262+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Pakenham to Diggers Rest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 483 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Diggers Rest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street StationPakenham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
2h 19m
$6–9
Bus, line 483 bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
2. Take the bus from Essendon Station/Russell St to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy483
3h 4m
$12–23
Drive 88.9 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Diggers Rest88.9 km
1h 12m
$18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Diggers Rest88.9 km
1h 12m
$220–270
Train via Southern Cross Station
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Diggers Rest StationSunbury
2h 24m
$6–9

Pakenham to Diggers Rest by train

347Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.5 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Diggers Rest Station via Flinders Street Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Station, Essendon Station, and Essendon Station/Russell St in around 3h 4m.

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