There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 47m$57–66Drive 239.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Salecar 239.2 km
2h 54m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame Stbus Traralgon
5h 40m$51–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to East Sale239.2 km
2h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to East Sale station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Sale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and East Sale is 234 km. The road distance is 239.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and East Sale, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to East Sale via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, and Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to East Sale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to East Sale.
There are 41+ hotels available in East Sale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and East Sale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.