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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sandgate is to fly and train which costs $120 - $420 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sandgate is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $160 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Sandgate Central, stop 33 via Central Station and Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Sandgate station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Sandgate station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sandgate?

The distance between Melbourne and Sandgate is 1419 km. The road distance is 1657.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sandgate without a car is to train which takes 27h 1m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Melbourne to Sandgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sandgate bus from?

Melbourne to Sandgate bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sandgate train from?

Melbourne to Sandgate train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Sandgate?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sandgate is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 1m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 52m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sandgate bus arrive?

Melbourne to Sandgate bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sandgate?

Sandgate is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:22 AM in Melbourne and 5:22 AM in Sandgate.

Where does the Melbourne to Sandgate train arrive?

Melbourne to Sandgate train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sandgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sandgate is 1658 km. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Melbourne to Sandgate.

Where can I stay near Sandgate?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Sandgate.

Melbourne to Sandgate - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Sandgate by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 36m
$166–333
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
7h 1m
$121–411
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
27h 1m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 52m
Drive 1,657.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sandgatecar 1,657.6 km
18h 42m
$315–455
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 27m
$186–463
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
7h 42m
$161–471
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
30h 44m
$220–288

Melbourne to Sandgate by train

13Weekly Trains

27h 1mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,419.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sandgate, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Sandgate station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 27h 1m.

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