There are 4 ways to get from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 57 tram
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Melbourne Central StationPakenham
- Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #3257
1h 54m$11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StTraralgon
2h 10m$6–18Drive 64.6 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds64.6 km
52 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds64.6 km
52 min$150–180
Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds is to train and line 57 tram which costs $12 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at RAS Showgrounds/Langs Rd via Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Hopkins St/Leeds St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Melbourne Showgrounds. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Pakenham and Melbourne Showgrounds is 69 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds without a car is to train and line 57 tram which takes 1h 54m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds, including transfers.
Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.
Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Pakenham Station.
Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Showgrounds, VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Pakenham Station to Melbourne Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds is 65 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pakenham to Melbourne Showgrounds.
There are 5078+ hotels available in Melbourne Showgrounds.