There are 4 ways to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 54m$66–75Drive 242.7 km
cheapest- Drive from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 242.7 km
3h 2m$43–63Bus
- Take the bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon / ...
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus Traralgon
5h 36m$59–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne-MEL242.7 km
3h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from RAAF Base East Sale station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Sale Station and arriving at Southern Cross Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between RAAF Base East Sale and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 237 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.
RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St station.
RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale Station.
The best way to get from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $65 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between RAAF Base East Sale, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St, Traralgon Station/Princes St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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 Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–15
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne-MEL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from RAAF Base East Sale to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between RAAF Base East Sale and Melbourne Airport (MEL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.