There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 40m$37–41Bus
cheapest- 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 Sale Station/Pettit Drbus Traralgon
5h 39m$31–61Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Sale Station234.2 km
2h 50mDrive 234.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Stationcar 234.2 km
2h 50m$42–60
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station is to train which costs $37 - $41 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Sale Station/Pettit Dr via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Sale Station station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at Sale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sale Station is 227 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $37 - $41.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $37 - $41. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Sale Station, 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 Sale Station/Pettit Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 39m.
- 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 Sale Station/Pettit Dr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Sale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Sale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sale Station.
There are 41+ hotels available in Sale Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sale Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.