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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Essendon is to train and line 59 tram which costs $12 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Essendon is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Essendon?

The distance between Pakenham and Essendon is 66 km. The road distance is 66.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Pakenham to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Essendon?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $20 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Pakenham to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Essendon is 67 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Pakenham to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 3505+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Pakenham to Essendon 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
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 24m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
1h 42m
$7–19
Drive 66.7 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Essendoncar 66.7 km
55 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Essendontaxi 66.7 km
55 min
$160–200
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 55m
$11
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Oakleigh Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
3h 18m
$11

Pakenham to Essendon by train

172Weekly Trains

1h 24mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.2 km
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–14 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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