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 $140 - $410 and takes 6h 34m.

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 30m and costs $170 - $370.

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 26h 24m.

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 26h 56m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sandgate?

The distance between Melbourne and Sandgate is 1419 km. The road distance is 1659.2 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 bus which takes 26h 24m and costs $240 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 30m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $490 and takes 26h 24m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 56m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sandgate bus arrive?

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

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 1659 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Melbourne to Sandgate.

Where can I stay near Sandgate?

There are 2219+ hotels available in Sandgate.

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 30m
$176–363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 56m
$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
26h 24m
$246–487
Drive 1,659.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sandgatecar 1,659.2 km
18h 41m
$294–425
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
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
6h 34m
$141–401
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 58m
$152–512
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Northgate station, platform 3train
7h 28m
$182–432
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 38m
$220–288

Melbourne to Sandgate by train

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Distance: 1,419.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sandgate Central, stop 33 via Central Station, Brisbane, and Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St in around 26h 24m.

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