There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Highett by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Caulfield Station to Highett Stationtrain Frankston
1h 18m$5–9Bus, line 828 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 926
- Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Thistle Gr/Graham Rdbus 828
2h 31m$3–4Train, line 828 bus
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Thistle Gr/Graham Rdbus 828
1h 44m$10–14Drive 43.6 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Highettcar 43.6 km
39 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Highetttaxi 43.6 km
39 min$100–130
Pakenham to Highett by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Highett is to bus and line 828 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Highett is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Highett. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Thistle Gr/Graham Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Highett station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Highett Station via Caulfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Pakenham and Highett is 59 km. The road distance is 43.6 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Highett without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $5 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Pakenham to Highett, including transfers.
Pakenham to Highett bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy station.
Pakenham to Highett train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Highett is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 828 bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Highett, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Highett Station via Caulfield Station in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Thistle Gr/Graham Rd via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- 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 Caulfield Station to Highett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Caulfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Thistle Gr/Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Thistle Gr/Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Highett bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.
Pakenham to Highett train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Caulfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Highett is 44 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Pakenham to Highett.
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