New SkyBus services for Melbourne’s East and West
SkyBus’s iconic airport express bus service will land in Melbourne’s eastern and western suburbs in 2025.
Intro price – $9.99* One way
Pre-purchase Eastern Express tickets today and save!
All stops just $9.99* One way
Box Hill – Doncaster – Watsonia – Melbourne Airport.
Commences 31 August
Pre-purchase Eastern Express tickets today and save!
Eastern Express
Direct from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the eastern suburbs.
Box Hill - Doncaster - Watsonia - Melbourne Airport
SkyBus Eastern Express provides fast, regular and reliable services between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Melbourne's eastern suburbs with stops in Watsonia, Doncaster and Box Hill.
Get the start you want with Eastern Express
- Regular daily departures
- Fixed price fares
- Smartphone ticketing
- No excess baggage fees
- Friendly & helpful staff
- Connects with public transport
- No need to book
- Comfortable modern buses
- Mobility enhanced fleet
- Free WiFi on board
- Award winning service
*SkyBus Eastern Express is available at an introductory price of $9.99 (incl. GST) per adult each way, applicable across all ticket types. T&Cs apply. Click here for more.
Where to buy tickets
There are a number of ways to purchase your Eastern Express tickets. You can purchase online, the SkyBus App or via our easy to use touch screen e-kiosks.
Buy online
Buying online is a fast and convenient way to buy your SkyBus tickets.
After purchase you will receive an electronic ticket which you can show from your smart device to our driver when boarding – no need to print.
SkyBus App
The SkyBus App makes purchasing your SkyBus ticket even easier.
Tickets are saved to your Ticket Wallet for quick access. Check your remaining trips or view upcoming departures directly from the app.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Buy from one of our quick and easy to use self-serve e-kiosks conveniently located kerbside at T1 and T4, directly outside the terminals where you board the SkyBus, as well as at T2. SkyBus e-kiosks accept card payment only.
Travelling last minute?
Find yourself at the Watsonia, Doncaster or Box Hill stop without a ticket? No problem, you can purchase Eastern Express tickets from the driver when you board the bus.
Eastern Express ticket purchases are credit card only.