What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Lalor?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Lalor is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Lalor?

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Lalor is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Lalor?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Lalor Station/Station St via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Greensborough Station/Para Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Lalor?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Lalor station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Lalor Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Lalor?

The distance between Pakenham and Lalor is 80 km. The road distance is 72 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Lalor without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lalor without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Lalor?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pakenham to Lalor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lalor bus from?

Pakenham to Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Lalor train from?

Pakenham to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Lalor?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Lalor is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $16 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Pakenham to Lalor bus arrive?

Pakenham to Lalor bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Greensborough Station/Para Rd.

Where does the Pakenham to Lalor train arrive?

Pakenham to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Lalor?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Lalor is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Pakenham to Lalor.

Where can I stay near Lalor?

There are 4786+ hotels available in Lalor.

Pakenham to Lalor - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Lalor by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Parliament StationPakenham
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Lalor StationMernda
1h 54m
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Greensborough Station/Para Rd901
3h 36m
$5–16
Drive 72 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Lalor72 km
1h 2m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Lalor72 km
1h 2m
$160–200

Pakenham to Lalor by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.7 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Lalor, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Lalor Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Greensborough Station/Para Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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