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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Doreen is to bus which costs $15 - $18 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Doreen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Doreen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Doreen. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd, Eltham Station/Main Rd and Diamond Creek Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Doreen?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Doreen station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mernda Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Doreen?

The distance between Pakenham and Doreen is 96 km. The road distance is 78.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Doreen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Pakenham to Doreen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Doreen bus from?

Pakenham to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Doreen train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Doreen?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Doreen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $18 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Pakenham to Doreen bus arrive?

Pakenham to Doreen bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd station.

Where does the Pakenham to Doreen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Doreen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Doreen is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Pakenham to Doreen.

Where can I stay near Doreen?

There are 328+ hotels available in Doreen.

Pakenham to Doreen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 21m
$20–23
Drive 78.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pakenham to Doreencar 78.4 km
1h 8m
$14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rdbus 828
2. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd to Eltham Station/Main Rdbus 902
4h 28m
$15–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Doreentaxi 78.4 km
1h 8m
$190–230
Train via Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Mernda Stationtrain Mernda
2h 58m
$18

Pakenham to Doreen by train and bus

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2h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Pinnacle Vews/Flaxen Hills Rd via Flinders Street Station, Mernda Station, and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Springvale Rd/Cheltenham Rd, Cheltenham Rd/Springvale Rd, Eltham Station/Main Rd, and Diamond Creek Station/Station St in around 4h 28m.

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