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 Pakenham Station to Southern Cross StationPakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Kangaroo Flat StationBendigo
3h 32m$12–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kangaroo Flat Station/Short StBendigo
5h 20m$3–33Drive 201.3 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat201.3 km
2h 21m$39–56
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is to train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 3h 32m.
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 East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Kangaroo Flat station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Kangaroo Flat Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Pakenham and Kangaroo Flat is 221 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 32m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat, including transfers.
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.
Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Kangaroo Flat is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Kangaroo Flat, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Kangaroo Flat Station via Southern Cross Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Kangaroo Flat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- 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 East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kangaroo Flat Station/Short St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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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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