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How to get fromSydney to Pakenhamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Pakenham by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $154–342

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Traralgon
    12h 24m
    $75–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train Traralgon
    12h 51m
    $103–296

  4. Drive 896.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Pakenhamcar car 896.4 km
    9h 47m
    $159–230

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $130–332

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $144–390

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus bus Traralgon
    13h 28m
    $115–198

Sydney to Pakenham by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Pakenham Station via Southern Cross Station in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 28m.

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