There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Geelong by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 22m$16–23Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
3h 22m$2–29Drive 129.1 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Geelongcar 129.1 km
1h 36m$23–33Train via Melbourne
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2h 37m$20–24
Pakenham to Geelong by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Geelong is to bus which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Geelong is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Pakenham and Geelong is 139 km. The road distance is 129.1 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Geelong without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Pakenham to Geelong, including transfers.
Pakenham to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Pakenham to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Geelong is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $29 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Geelong Station via Southern Cross Station in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tce
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Booking & Getting There
Pakenham to Geelong bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pakenham to Geelong train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Geelong is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Pakenham to Geelong.
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