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Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

MEL to Melbourne City Center

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Destination

Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station)

Melbourne city center

Fastest route

SkyBus Melbourne City Express

coach ยท every 10-15min

Updated

Nov 2025

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Quick verdict

Fastest into town

coach

SkyBus Melbourne City Express

Freq10-15minBackup:Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows

Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00โ€“1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.

Transport matrix

All options

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coach

SkyBus Melbourne City Express

10-15m

Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00โ€“1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.

bus

Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows

15-30m

PTV route 901 SmartBus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station, then suburban trains to the City Loop/Flinders Street; useful as a cheaper Myki-option into central Melbourne but slower and requires a transfer. Services run daily with typical SmartBus frequencies, and standard Myki fares apply.

taxi

Melbourne Airport taxis

on-demandm

Metered taxis are available outside all terminals for direct trips to Melbourne CBD, with new booking kiosks at some terminals offering fixed-fare prepaid rides to city destinations. Travel time is typically 30โ€“45 minutes depending on traffic and there is an airport taxi surcharge included in the fare.

rideshare

Uber / DiDi / Ola (Melbourne Airport)

on-demandm

App-based rideshares (such as Uber, DiDi, Ola and others) pick up from designated zones near the terminals and provide direct service to Melbourne CBD. Fares vary by demand and time of day, and an airport rideshare access fee applies in addition to the quoted trip price.

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coach

SkyBus Melbourne City Express

Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00โ€“1:00 with frequent departures and 24/7 coverage with reduced overnight frequency. Tickets are separate from Myki and connections to city trains and free CBD trams are available at Southern Cross.

10-15m

bus

Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows

PTV route 901 SmartBus from Melbourne Airport to Broadmeadows Station, then suburban trains to the City Loop/Flinders Street; useful as a cheaper Myki-option into central Melbourne but slower and requires a transfer. Services run daily with typical SmartBus frequencies, and standard Myki fares apply.

15-30m

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Checklist

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  • 01Screenshot the timetable screens in arrivals in case cell data drops.
  • 02Tag Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) as a favorite so ride-hail drivers know the drop.
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