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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Pakenham is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Pakenham is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Whitty St/Monash St and arriving at Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Pakenham?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Pakenham station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Sunshine to Pakenham?

The distance between Sunshine and Pakenham is 71 km. The road distance is 71 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Pakenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Sunshine to Pakenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Pakenham bus from?

Sunshine to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Whitty St/Monash St station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Pakenham train from?

Sunshine to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Sunshine Station.

Train or bus from Sunshine to Pakenham?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Pakenham is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $18 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Sunshine to Pakenham bus arrive?

Sunshine to Pakenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.

Where does the Sunshine to Pakenham train arrive?

Sunshine to Pakenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Pakenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Pakenham is 71 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Sunshine to Pakenham.

Where can I stay near Pakenham?

There are 199+ hotels available in Pakenham.

Sunshine to Pakenham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine to Pakenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Pakenham
1h 43m
$6
Line 216 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus Traralgon
3h 22m
$5–17
Drive 71 km
1. Drive from Sunshine to Pakenhamcar 71 km
56 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Pakenhamtaxi 71 km
56 min
$160–200
Line 216 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitty St/Monash St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 216
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 30m
$11–14

Sunshine to Pakenham by train

472Weekly Trains

1h 43mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.5 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Pakenham Station via Town Hall Station in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Jeffcott St/Spencer St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 22m.

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