There are 3 ways to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardinia Road Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Kangaroo Flat Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 31m$14–18Bus
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 Kangaroo Flat Station/Short Stbus Bendigo
4h 21m$3–34Drive 201.3 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flatcar 201.3 km
2h 21m$37–53
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Kangaroo Flat station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Kangaroo Flat station. However, there are services departing from Cardinia Road Station and arriving at Kangaroo Flat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Pakenham and Kangaroo Flat is 212 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat, including transfers.
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cardinia Road Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Kangaroo Flat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Cardinia Road Station to Kangaroo Flat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Cardinia Road Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Southern Cross Station to Kangaroo Flat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat.
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