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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 11m.

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 - $16.

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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

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 20 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 57 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 train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6.

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

The train from Pakenham Station to Town Hall Station takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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 train which takes 1h 11m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $13 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Pakenham to Melbourne bus arrive?

Pakenham to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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 5358+ 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 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 Town Hall Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 11m
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
1h 36m
$1–13
Drive 58.4 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Melbournecar 58.4 km
46 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pakenham to Melbournetaxi 58.4 km
46 min
$130–170

Pakenham to Melbourne by train

460Weekly Trains

1h 11mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.5 km
Duration: 1h 11m

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

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. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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