There are 3 ways to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardinia Road Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Pakenham
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain Geelong
5h 38m$14–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
7h 52m$4–50Drive 311 km
- Drive from Pakenham to Warrnamboolcar 311 km
3h 39m$59–85
Pakenham to Warrnambool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool is to train which costs $13 - $17 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct and arriving at Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Warrnambool station. However, there are services departing from Cardinia Road Station and arriving at Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Pakenham and Warrnambool is 326 km. The road distance is 311 km.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool, including transfers.
Pakenham to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct.
Pakenham to Warrnambool train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cardinia Road Station.
The best way to get from Pakenham to Warrnambool is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $13 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $50 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Pakenham, VIC, Australia and Warrnambool, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Cardinia Road Station to Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct to Warrnambool Station/Merri St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Cardinia Road Station to Southern Cross 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
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- 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/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Pakenham to Warrnambool bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Pakenham to Warrnambool train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Warrnambool is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Pakenham to Warrnambool.
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