Buy Melbourne City Express tickets
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Melbourne City Express operates between 4am – 1am, 7 days per week. Please check the timetable prior to purchase.
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Purchasing information
- By purchasing you agree to the SkyBus terms & conditions.
- A valid and accessible email address and mobile number are required to purchase SkyBus tickets online.
- Your ticket/s and tax invoice will be emailed to the email address provided during purchase.
- Prices include airport access, road tolls and Australian Goods & Services Tax.
- All currency is in Australian dollars.
SkyBus tickets
- SkyBus tickets purchased online are delivered electronically and must be presented on your smartphone or mobile device at the time of travel.
- Modified or incomplete tickets, screenshots, photos and printed copies will not be accepted.
- If your order includes Concession and/or Child tickets please have your proof of eligibility available when boarding.
Fare information
- The One Way fare includes travel on SkyBus Melbourne City Express between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Southern Cross Station. The ticket may be used for a single journey in either direction.
- The Return fare is a single ticket that includes two trips for one individual on SkyBus Melbourne City Express. A Return fare cannot be used by two passengers.
- Tickets are valid for three months from date of purchase unless otherwise indicated.
- Children travelling under child fare tickets must be 4 – 16 years of age.
- Child tickets must be purchased with one or more adult or senior tickets.
- Senior fares require the presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card or Victorian Carers Card.