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

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Melbourne Central Station 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 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sale Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Sale to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Sale and Melbourne Central Station is 206 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train via Richmond Station which takes 2h 59m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sale to Melbourne Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Sale to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station is to train via Richmond Station which takes 2h 59m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $35 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Sale to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sale to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sale to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Melbourne Central Station is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sale to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Sale to Melbourne Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sale to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, or car

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Train via Richmond Station
best
1. Take the train from Sale Station to Richmond Stationtrain Traralgon
2h 59m
$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
4h 53m
$3–34
Drive 214.3 km
1. Drive from Sale to Melbourne Central Stationcar 214.3 km
2h 30m
$38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Sale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Traralgon
3h 11m
$9–13

Sale to Melbourne Central Station by train

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Distance: 206 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Sale, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Sale Station to Richmond Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gippsland Shopping Centre/Cunninghame St to Melbourne Central Station via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Flinder St Station/Flinders St in around 4h 53m.

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