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How to get fromPakenham to Essendonby train, tram, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 59 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Pakenham
    2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram tram 59
    1h 46m
    $11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus Traralgon
    2h 11m
    $7–18

  3. Drive 66.7 km

    1. Drive from Pakenham to Essendoncar car 66.7 km
    55 min
    $13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Essendontaxi taxi 66.7 km
    55 min
    $150–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Oakleigh Stationtrain train Pakenham
    2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 903
    3h 18m
    $10

Pakenham to Essendon by train and tram

Calendar403Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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