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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to train and line 456 bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Melton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Melton. However, there are services departing from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Melton?

The distance between Pakenham and Melton is 102 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melton without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $16 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Pakenham to Melton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakenham to Melton bus from?

Pakenham to Melton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Melton?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Melton is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 216 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $5 - $18 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Pakenham to Melton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pakenham to Melton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Melton is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Pakenham to Melton.

Where can I stay near Melton?

There are 290+ hotels available in Melton.

Pakenham to Melton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 216 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain Ballarat
2h 28m
$16–23
Bus, line 216 bus, line 456 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
3. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 22m
$6–18
Drive 96.8 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Meltoncar 96.8 km
1h 18m
$19–27
Train, line 456 bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Pakenham
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus 456
3h 6m
$10–14

Pakenham to Melton by train and bus

291Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.4 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Barries Rd/Station Rd via Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Staughton St in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 3h 22m.

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