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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)planeSYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
    5h 6m
    $153–440

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham StationtrainTraralgon
    12h 27m
    $74–253

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham StationtrainTraralgon
    12h 52m
    $102–290

  4. Drive 896.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Pakenhamcar896.4 km
    9h 42m
    $170–246

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeSYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
    6h 40m
    $143–600

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

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeNTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
    8h 16m
    $148–508

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet CctbusTraralgon
    13h 45m

Sydney to Pakenham by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to East Pakenham Station/Sharnet Cct via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 13h 45m.

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