How to get from Ballan to Pakenham by train?

From Ballan to Pakenham by train

To get from Ballan to Pakenham in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the TRARALGON train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Pakenham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Pakenham on the Moovit app.

163min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Walk to Pakenham
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    71 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Traralgon
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PKM
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to Pakenham
    Walk to
    Pakenham
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ballan to Pakenham by train via BALLARAT, SUNBURY and PAKENHAM

To get from Ballan to Pakenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Town Hall Railway Station station to Pakenham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Pakenham on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Pakenham
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PKM
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pakenham
    Walk to
    Pakenham
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ballan to Pakenham

The distance between Ballan, Melbourne and Pakenham, Melbourne is approximately 137.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballan to Pakenham by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Ballan to Pakenham

To check the train schedule from Ballan to Pakenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ballan) and destination (Pakenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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Alternative route from Ballan to Pakenham by train via BALLARAT, SUNBURY and PAKENHAM

To get from Ballan to Pakenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ballan Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Town Hall Railway Station station to Pakenham Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The train schedule from Ballan may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Pakenham on the Moovit app.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Walk to Pakenham
Leaves from Ballan Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballan Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BLN
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Cranbourne Via Metro Tunnel
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    13 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PKM
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pakenham
    Walk to
    Pakenham
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ballan to Pakenham?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line TRARALGON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ballan to Pakenham?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line SUNBURY, Train line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between Ballan and Pakenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ballan to Pakenham in Melbourne?

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Pakenham in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballan to Pakenham in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Ballan and Pakenham in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ballan to get to Pakenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Ballan Railway Station station near Ballan in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ballan and Pakenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross station, which is closest to Pakenham in Melbourne.

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