What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Sale?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Sale is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Sale?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Sale is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon station to Sale. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Sale station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Sale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Essendon to Sale?

The distance between Essendon and Sale is 216 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Sale without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Sale without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $14 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Sale?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Essendon to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Sale bus from?

Essendon to Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Sale train from?

Essendon to Sale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Sale?

The best way to get from Essendon to Sale is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Essendon to Sale bus arrive?

Essendon to Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.

Where does the Essendon to Sale train arrive?

Essendon to Sale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sale Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Sale is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Essendon to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 40+ hotels available in Sale.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 19m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame Stbus Traralgon
5h 16m
$8–38
Drive 222.4 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Salecar 222.4 km
2h 39m
$40–58

Essendon to Sale by train

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Distance: 216 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Sale, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Flinders Street Station, Flinder St Station/Flinders St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 16m.

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