There are 5 ways to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
1h 53m$18–23Drive 46.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Pakenham to Mooroolbarkcar 46.9 km
43 min$9–12Train
- Take the train from Pakenham Station to Richmond Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Richmond Station to Mooroolbark Stationtrain Lilydale
1h 57m$14–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pakenham to Mooroolbarktaxi 46.9 km
43 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Drbus 926
- Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster Stbus 828 / ...
- Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 901
2h 46m$21–24
Pakenham to Mooroolbark by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham to Mooroolbark station. However, there are services departing from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy and arriving at Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Mooroolbark station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Mooroolbark Station via Richmond Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Pakenham and Mooroolbark is 62 km. The road distance is 46.9 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark, including transfers.
Pakenham to Mooroolbark bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy station.
Pakenham to Mooroolbark train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Mooroolbark is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $24 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Pakenham Station to Mooroolbark Station via Richmond Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Mooroolbark Station via Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr, Dandenong Station/Foster St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Ringwood Station in around 2h 46m.
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Richmond Station to Mooroolbark Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Pakenham Station to Dandenong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $7–11
Train from Pakenham Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to Dandenong Station/Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from McGregor Rd/Princes Hwy to Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Pakenham Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 59411 138
Royal Taxi Pakenham
- Phone
- +61 3 5490 0922
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Mooroolbark bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr station.
Pakenham to Mooroolbark train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Richmond Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Mooroolbark is 47 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Pakenham to Mooroolbark.
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