Looking to get to or from Melbourne Airport in one piece? With the Melbourne SkyBus City Express, you can! For all the need-to-know information on rates, times, and commonly asked questions, glance below.
The Melbourne City Express SkyBus runs from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m., 7 days a week, between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne CBD. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes and drops off passengers outside T1, T3, and T4 at Melbourne Airport, as well as Southern Cross Station, in Melbourne CBD.
Passengers can purchase tickets for the Melbourne SkyBus City Express in the following ways:
SkyBus Melbourne City Express Tickets
| Passenger(s) | One way ticket | Return ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $ 22.00 | $ 36.00 |
| Child | $ 4.00 | $ 6.00 |
Senior (An AUS or NZ senior card is required to be eligible) | $ 18.00 | $ 30.00 |
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:
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.
After utilising the SkyBus at Melbourne Airport, travellers often leave their reviews. The majority of reviews left by travellers are positive, with many citing the affordability of the SkyBus ($18.00 - $22.00 for a 1 way 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 reviewers state their disappointment in SkyBus for not accepting cash payments, not having adequate AC ventilation, and 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.
The SkyBus will take approximately 30 - 35 minutes depending on which terminal you depart from at Melbourne Airport. Additionally, the SkyBus from Southern Cross to Melbourne Airport will take the same amount of time.
You can catch Melbourne SkyBus City Express outside T1, T3, and T4, as well as Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD.
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.
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.
