SkyBus Melbourne

If you're not planning to park at Melbourne Airport, the next best option is to take the Melbourne SkyBus City Express, to or from Melbourne Airport.

Here's what you need to know: 

Information on the City Express Melbourne SkyBus

• 📍Location: 
  • Skybus bus stops are located directly outside T1, T3, & T4
  • Southern Cross Station
  • Spencer Street Melbourne
• ⏲Opening Hours: 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m, every day
  • Departures every 15 minutes between 4:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
  • Departures every 10 minutes between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Departures every 12 - 15 minutes between 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• 💳Payment Options: American Express, Diners Club, EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard and Union Pay
  • ❌ No cash payments are accepted
• 🚋Journey Time: 30 - 35 minutes
• 👩‍💻Booking Options: Tickets are available for purchase both online & in person
• 🎫Ticket Validity: Valid for 3 months from the purchase date
• 🧳Luggage Options: 1 checked bag & 1 carry on 

Melbourne SkyBus Tickets

Tickets for the Skybus are as follows:

• Adults: $24.60 one-way, $41.20 return
• Children: $4.00 one-way, $6.00 return
• Seniors: $19.60 one-way, $33.00 return

Passengers can purchase tickets for the Melbourne SkyBus City Express in the following ways: 

• Online at the official SkyBus website 
• Via the SkyBus app 
• Outside T1, T3, and T4 Melbourne Airport terminals (card payments only) 
• At kiosks located at Southern Cross Station, across from Degani’s Café (card payments only) 

SkyBus Melbourne City Express Tickets

City Express SkyBus Timetable

The Melbourne SkyBus picks up and drops off passengers outside, at the kerbside of T1, T3, and T4 at Melbourne Airport. SkyBus’s general timetable can be seen below: 

• Between 4:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Skybus departs every 12 - 15 minutes
• Between 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Skybus departs every 10 minutes 
• Between 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.: Skybus departs every 12 - 15 minutes

Please note: The departure intervals above are subject to change depending on which direction you are going and to which terminal. Always check the official timetable for updated schedules. 

Melbourne SkyBus Features

• Free Wi-Fi on the bus
• Fixed price fares 
• Smartphone ticketing 
• Mobility seats
• EFTPOS, American Express, Diners, Visa, Mastercard, and Union Pay are accepted
• Cash payments are not accepted 
• Tickets are valid for three months after the date of purchase 
• One-way tickets can be used on either route 

Reviews of the SkyBus at Melbourne Airport 

After utilising the SkyBus at Melbourne Airport, travellers often leave their reviews.

Positive Reviews

The majority of reviews left by travellers are positive.

Many cite the affordability of SkyBus ($24.60 for a 1-way, adult ticket), short waiting times, the prompt arrival & departure of the bus, well-posted signage to direct travellers, and the friendly, helpful service of the Skybus drivers.

Negative Reviews

Negative reviews cite customers' disappointment in SkyBus for not accepting cash payments, not having adequate AC ventilation, as well as a lack of accommodation for passengers with disabilities.

Additionally, some travellers cite the unpleasantness of the "political speech or ideology" mentioned by the SkyBus drivers as part of their welcoming speech. 

How long does the sky bus take from Melbourne Airport to the City?  

The SkyBus will take approximately 30 - 35 minutes depending on which terminal you depart from at Melbourne Airport. 

The SkyBus running from Southern Cross to Melbourne Airport will take the same amount of time. 

Where to catch the SkyBus in Melbourne? 

You can catch Melbourne SkyBus City Express outside T1, T3, and T4, as well as Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD. 

Where does the Melbourne SkyBus drop off? 

When heading to Melbourne Airport from Melbourne CBD via the SkyBus, you can expect to be dropped off at T1. 

When heading to Melbourne CBD from Melbourne Airport, you can expect to board the bus at T1, T3, or T4, and get dropped off at Southern Cross Station.  

Does SkyBus have Wi-Fi? 

Yes, the Melbourne SkyBus City Express does have free Wi-Fi. 

^{Please note that the information above is provided for reference only, and does not constitute travel advice. For the most recent and relevant information about Melbourne Airport, you should check their official website.}