Hassle-free transfers to and from your city hotel
Did you know that the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service can safely transport you between Southern Cross Station and select city accommodation – at no additional charge?
When arriving in Melbourne
Simply board SkyBus express from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Southern Cross Station. Check in at our Hotel Transfer Service booth and a SkyBus mini-bus will drop you at your hotel/motel. Please note, due to road restrictions, at-the-door drop off is not possible for all hotels. To confirm the drop off point for your accommodation, please speak to your SkyBus Customer Service Officer when booking your Hotel Transfer Service at Southern Cross Station. There is no need to book in advance.
When departing Melbourne
Ask your concierge to call SkyBus on +(61 3) 9600 1711 (quoting your room number) to reserve a pick-up time for the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service.
It is advisable to book your pickup as early as possible. We can take bookings up to one hour prior to departure (subject to availability). Bookings must be made during operating hours. You will be taken to our city terminal at Southern Cross Station to board an express SkyBus shuttle to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).
See Hotel Transfer Service hours of operation below.
Which hotels does the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service go to?
Does the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service go to your accommodation? Click here to view participating hotels and pick-up locations.
As a SkyBus passenger, we can transfer you to select accommodation from our city terminal using our fleet of mini buses. Please note, due to road restrictions, at-the-door drop off is not possible for all hotels.
For your convenience, the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service operates:
- Monday to Friday: 6am – 10.30pm
- Saturday, Sunday: 7.30am – 5.30pm
On New Years Eve, weekend operating hours will apply for the Hotel Transfer Service due to pedestrian traffic volume and road closures. The express service from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station will continue to operate 24/7.
The SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service is subject to availability so it is advisable to book early. SkyBus endeavours to provide passenger transfers at the nominated time, however reserves the right to offer alternative pick up times or decline transport due to capacity and/or operational requirements. Major event restrictions also apply.
Mobility access
The SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service is also ideal if you have restricted mobility – click here for more information.