How to get from Pakenham to Research by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pakenham to Research in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 578 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

163minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 578
578
Walk to Research
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21490
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 578578
    Wait for bus
    578
    Warrandyte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
    ID 21035
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Pakenham to Research in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Research
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    3.56 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pakenham to Research

The distance between Pakenham, Melbourne and Research, Melbourne is approximately 91.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pakenham to Research by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Pakenham

Pakenham is located at Pakenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pakenham Rec Res/Opp 22 John St (Pakenham).

Train stations close to Pakenham:

  • Pakenham
  • Cardinia Road

Bus stations close to Pakenham:

  • Pakenham Rec Res/Opp 22 John St (Pakenham)
  • Racecourse Rd/Henry St (Pakenham)
  • Racecourse Rd/Bald Hill Rd (Pakenham)

Public transport stations close to Research, Melbourne

Research is located at Research, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/Main Rd (Research).

Train stations close to Research:

  • Eltham
  • Diamond Creek
  • Wattle Glen

Bus stations close to Research:

  • Post Office/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Primary School/Main Rd (Research)
  • Research Park/Main Rd (Research)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Pakenham to Research in Melbourne, take the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from Pakenham station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flinders Street station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Research
Leaves from Pakenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to Research
    Walk to
    Research
    3.56 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 578.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

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

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

    The TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train line goes from Pakenham station near Pakenham to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Melbourne station near Research in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Pakenham to Research in Melbourne by train and bus?

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

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

    Get on the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train from the Pakenham station near Pakenham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne stop, which is closest to Research in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Pakenham to Research?

    The ride from Pakenham to Research costs A$5.30.

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