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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Essendon is to train which costs $15 - $19 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Essendon is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St and arriving at Flinder St Station/Flinders St via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Sale station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Sale Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Sale to Essendon?

The distance between Sale and Essendon is 214 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sale to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Essendon bus from?

Sale to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Essendon train from?

Sale to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sale Station.

Train or bus from Sale to Essendon?

The best way to get from Sale to Essendon is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $45 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Sale to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sale to Essendon train arrive?

Sale to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Sale to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Essendon is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Sale to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5123+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 22m
$16–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon / ...
2. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Flinder St Station/Flinders Stbus Traralgon
5h 5m
$9–40
Drive 222.4 km
1. Drive from Sale to Essendoncar 222.4 km
2h 38m
$40–58

Sale to Essendon by train

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Distance: 214.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Sale, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Sale Station to Flinders Street Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Essendon Station via Traralgon Station/Princes St, Flinder St Station/Flinders St, and Flinders Street Station in around 5h 5m.

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