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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sale is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sale is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne 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 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Sale Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sale?

The distance between Melbourne and Sale is 205 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sale without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $9 - $13.

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

The train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Station takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sale train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Sale?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sale is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Sale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sale is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Melbourne to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 40+ hotels available in Sale.

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Sale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sale Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 58m
$9–13
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
3h 55m
$3–33
Drive 213.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Salecar 213.6 km
2h 29m
$39–56

Melbourne to Sale by train

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Distance: 205 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, 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 bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 3h 55m.

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