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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Sale is to train which costs $14 - $19 and takes 4h 22m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Sale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston station to Sale station. However, there are services departing from Preston Station and arriving at Sale Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Sale?

The distance between Preston and Sale is 216 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Sale without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Preston to Sale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sale bus from?

Preston to Sale bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Richmond Station/Punt Rd.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sale train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Sale?

The best way to get from Preston to Sale is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Preston to Sale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Sale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Sale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Sale is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Preston to Sale.

Where can I stay near Sale?

There are 41+ hotels available in Sale.

Preston to Sale - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Preston and Sale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Sale. However, there are services departing from Mornane St/Victoria St and arriving at Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd and Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston 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
4h 22m
$14–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond Station/Punt Rd to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame Stbus Traralgon
5h 33m
$9–39
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Preston to Salecar 217.4 km
2h 35m
$39–56

Preston to Sale by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Preston, 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 Mornane St/Victoria St to Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, Richmond Station/Punt Rd, and Traralgon Station/Princes St in around 5h 33m.

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