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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne is to bus which costs $1 - $13 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $10 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave station and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pakenham Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Melbourne?

The distance between Pakenham and Melbourne is 62 km. The road distance is 58.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs $1 - $13.

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

The bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Flinder St Station/Flinders St takes 57 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Pakenham to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne is to bus which takes 57 min and costs $1 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Pakenham to Melbourne bus arrive?

Pakenham to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where does the Pakenham to Melbourne train arrive?

Pakenham to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Melbourne is 58 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Pakenham to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Melbourne by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
57 min
$1–13
Train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 11m
$5–12
Drive 58.4 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Melbournecar 58.4 km
46 min
$11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Melbournetaxi 58.4 km
46 min
$140–170

Pakenham to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 62.1 km
Duration: 57 min

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Flinder St Station/Flinders St twice daily. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 11m. V/Line also services this route hourly.

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