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Ticket type Cost   No. tickets
Adult One-Way $16   
Adult Return
(2 trips)
$26   
Family 1 One-Way
(1 Adult & up to 4 children, 4-14yrs)
$22   
Family 1 Return
(1 Adult & up to 4 children, 4-14yrs)
$36   
Family 2
(2 adults & up to 4 children, 4-14yrs)
$36   
Family 2 Return
(2 adults & up to 4 children, 4-14yrs)
$56   
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Skybus bus at Melbourne Airport Tullamarine


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Interior of a Skybus bus


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Timetable | Fares Table Free Hotel Shuttle ServiceTerminals | Luggage Limits | Mobility Access
 Timetable

Skybus operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. It's a 20 minute average trip between airport and city.

Skybus departs every 10-15 minutes between 06:00 and 21:30 and half hourly or hourly at other times.
All services are daily including public holidays. Plan your trip to allow enough time for airline check-in requirements.
Note: These times may vary due to traffic conditions. Times of departure may alter without notice.

City to Melbourne Airport Tullamarine
Note: Departs from Southern Cross Station Bus Interchange (Spencer Street)

Melbourne Airport Tullamarine to City (Terminal 1)
Qantas Domestic, QantasLink & Jetstar Domestic

Melbourne Airport Tullamarine to City (Terminal 3)
Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways, Rex & International


 Fares Table

Ticket Type Single Return
(2 trips)
Adult $16 $26
Family 1
1 adult plus 1-4 children (4-14 years)
$22 $36
Family 2
2 adults plus 1-4 children (4-14 years)
$36 $56
Child (4-14)* $6  
10 Trip Ticket* $120  
Skybus Metcard 2-hour Zone1 $19
Skybus Metcard Daily Zone1 $22
  • All currency is in AUD click here to convert.

  • Prices include airport access, road tolls and Australian Goods & Services Tax

  • Tickets valid for 12 months from date of purchase

*   Please note: Child and 10 trip tickets available from kerbside only

Skybus Metcards available at Skybus outlets at Melbourne Airport Tullamarine, Spencer Street Station, Metshop. They can also be purchased on-line from Metlink.



  

 Free Hotel Shuttle Service (conditions apply*)

Get to your city hotel or motel at no extra cost!

As an extra service for Skybus Super Shuttle passengers, Skybus has a fleet of mini-buses to transfer you between our city terminal and your city hotel or motel.

*The service is available to all Skybus passengers using one-way or return tickets during hotel shuttle hours of operation (refer below) and subject to availability. We recommend booking pick-ups from hotels the day prior to travel.

What are the hours of operation?

The Skybus Hotel Shuttle operates during the following hours :

Monday to Friday: 0600 - 2130
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 0730 - 1730


What do I need to do?

Arriving at Melbourne Airport Tullamarine:
  • You do not need to book the Skybus Hotel Shuttle to get to your hotel.

  • From Melbourne Airport Tullamarine, take the Skybus Super Shuttle to our Melbourne city terminal at Southern Cross Station (in Spencer Street).

  • You then transfer onto a Skybus Hotel Shuttle mini-bus, which delivers you to your hotel or motel. No booking is required and the mini-buses are available during operating hours (refer above).

Departing Melbourne:
  • You need to reserve a pick-up time for the Skybus Hotel Shuttle for your trip to the airport.

  • Ask your concierge to call Skybus on 9600 1711.

  • We recommend that you book your pick-up the day before departure.

  • The Skybus Hotel Shuttle will take you from your hotel to Southern Cross Station (in Spencer Street), where you will board a Skybus Super Shuttle express service to the airport.

  • Skybus will use its best endeavours to provide transfers to all passengers at the nominated time, but reserves the right to offer alternative pick up time or decline transport due to capacity and/or operational requirements.


Which hotels does Skybus Hotel Shuttle go to?

Check the lists below to see if the Skybus Hotel Shuttle goes to your accommodation:

 


 Terminals

Melbourne Airport Tullamarine
Skybus Super Shuttle operates from two locations at Melbourne Airport Tullamarine, right outside arrivals at:

  • Terminal T1, serving Qantas Domestic, QantasLink and Jetstar Domestic.
  • Terminal T3, serving Virgin Blue Domestic, Tiger Airways, Rex, and all International flights

Melbourne City

  • The Skybus city terminal is located at Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, near the corner of Little Bourke Street and Spencer Street.


 Luggage Limits
  • Limit of two large suitcases per person.

  • Excess baggage will be carried on the basis of space availability.

  • Skybus shall not be liable for any loss, damage or delay to luggage carried.

  • No pets can be carried on board.

  • Bikes can be carried on-board if dismantled and secured in a box.

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 Mobility Access
  • The new Skybus Super Shuttle is Australia’s first fleet of 100% enhanced mobility impaired access rapid transit vehicles.

  • Equipped with kneel-down suspension, the vehicles are easy to access by mobility-impaired passengers.

  • The Skybus Hotel Shuttle is also mobility enhanced, with wheelchair lifts installed on all Hotel Shuttle mini-buses.


  • We request that you call Skybus on 9600 1711 the day before you travel to confirm if you need wheelchair access on Skybus Hotel Shuttle.

Note for Visitors of Melbourne:

Need a wheelchair? Have an injury? You can travel light as The City of Melbourne and YMCA Victoria work in conjunction to provide the services of the Melbourne Mobility Centre. The Melbourne Mobility Centre offers very affordable equipment ranging from prams, walking frames, elbow crutches, wheelchairs, scooters and more, to cover your traveling needs. Children, elderly and the injured can now enjoy the ease and accessibility of our great city. More information available on freecall 1800 735 266, TTY 03 9650 9316 or website www.melbournemobilitycentre.com.au