There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Fawkner by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street StationPakenham
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Gowrie StationUpfield
2h 2m$6–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dandenong Station/Foster StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Greensborough Station/Para Rd901
3h 26m$5–16Drive 71.9 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Fawkner71.9 km
1h$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Fawkner71.9 km
1h$160–200
Pakenham to Fawkner by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Fawkner is to train which costs $5 - $10 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Fawkner is to drive which takes 1h and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Fawkner. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Phillip St/Mahoneys Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Greensborough Station/Para Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Fawkner station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Gowrie Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Pakenham and Fawkner is 81 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Fawkner without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Pakenham to Fawkner, including transfers.
Pakenham to Fawkner bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Pakenham to Fawkner train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Fawkner is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $16 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Fawkner, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Gowrie Station via Flinders Street Station in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Phillip St/Mahoneys Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Greensborough Station/Para Rd in around 3h 26m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Gowrie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Greensborough Station/Para Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Fawkner bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.
Pakenham to Fawkner train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Fawkner is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Pakenham to Fawkner.
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