What is the cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place?

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place?

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Launching Place?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Launching Place. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy via Dandenong Station/Foster St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Launching Place?

The distance between Pakenham and Launching Place is 113 km. The road distance is 44.1 km.

How do I travel from Pakenham to Launching Place without a car?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $11 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Pakenham to Launching Place?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Pakenham to Launching Place, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Launching Place bus from?

Pakenham to Launching Place bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Launching Place?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Launching Place is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 901 bus and line 670 bus, which costs $17 - $23 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Pakenham to Launching Place bus arrive?

Pakenham to Launching Place bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Dandenong Station/Foster St.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Launching Place?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Launching Place is 44 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Pakenham to Launching Place.

Where can I stay near Launching Place?

There are 363+ hotels available in Launching Place.

Pakenham to Launching Place - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 901 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Launching Place by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Richmond Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Richmond Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
3h 24m
$12–17
Bus, line 901 bus, line 683 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus
2. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
3. Take the bus from Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwybus 683
3h 45m
$6–17
Line 901 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Lilydale Station/West William Stbus 670 / ...
3h 33m
$18–23
Drive 44.1 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Launching Placecar 44.1 km
38 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Launching Placetaxi 44.1 km
38 min
$100–130

Pakenham to Launching Place by train and bus

132Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pakenham to Launching Place.

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Distance: 112.8 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Launching Place, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy via Richmond Station, Lilydale Station, and Lilydale Station/Main St in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pakenham Station to Braeside Dr/Warburton Hwy via Dandenong Station, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Lilydale Station/Main St in around 3h 33m.

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