Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

SkyBus Melbourne City Express usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

MELAustraliaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne, Australia

Drop-off

Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station)

Pin before customs

Fastest

SkyBus Melbourne City Express

coach · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: SkyBus Melbourne City Express
Headway: 10-15
Backup: Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows · 15-30m

Note

Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 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.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Route 901 SmartBus + Metro train via Broadmeadows
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: 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.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: SkyBus Melbourne City Express
Mode: coach
Freq: 10-15m
Note: Non-stop express coaches between Melbourne Airport (Terminals 1, 3 & 4) and Southern Cross Station on the western edge of Melbourne CBD, operating roughly 4:00–1:00 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.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: SkyBus Melbourne City Express usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.