There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base 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 55m$65–76Drive 242.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Salecar 242.7 km
3h 2m$43–63Bus
- 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 49m$59–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to RAAF Base East Sale242.7 km
3h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base 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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to RAAF Base 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 55m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and RAAF Base East Sale is 237 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $65 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and RAAF Base 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 RAAF Base 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 49m.
- 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 RAAF Base East Sale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to RAAF Base East Sale.
There are 41+ hotels available in RAAF Base East Sale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and RAAF Base East Sale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.