Where exactly do I board at the airport?

Head kerbside to the bus stop directly outside the baggage claim area at Terminal 1, 3, or 4. There is no need to go to a separate terminal — the stop is immediately on exit.

Where does the bus drop me off in the city?

The city terminus is Bay 75 at Southern Cross Station, which is well connected to Melbourne's tram, train, and taxi network.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. A mobile ticket displayed on your phone is accepted by the driver.

How much luggage can I bring?

Your allowance mirrors your airline's standard checked and carry-on baggage policy. Oversized items may be accommodated subject to available space on the vehicle, at the driver's discretion. If the bus is full, you may be asked to wait for the next departure.

Can children travel on this service?

Children under 4 travel free but are not allocated a seat. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

How do I know when the next bus departs?

Departure times and frequency vary.

SkyBus Melbourne City Express Airport Transfer

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Duration

45 min

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

One-way or return coach transfer between Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station

Onboard Wi-Fi

Luggage storage (matching your airline's standard allowance)

Children under 4 travel free (no seat allocated)

Not included

Hotel pick-up or drop-off (city terminus is Southern Cross Station only)

Oversized luggage carriage (subject to available vehicle capacity at driver's discretion)

Meeting point

Melbourne Airport (MEL), Arrival Drive, Melbourne Airport VIC, Australia

1From Melbourne Airport, head kerbside to the bus stop outside baggage claim at Terminal 1, 3, or 4. From the city, board at Bay 75, Southern Cross Station. Show your mobile or printed ticket to the driver before boarding.

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Know before you go

Departure frequency and times vary — check the SkyBus website or app for the current schedule before your journey.

Oversized luggage is carried at the driver's discretion and subject to available space; you may be asked to board the next bus if the vehicle is full.

Children under 4 travel free but are not entitled to a seat.

Children under 16 must travel with a paying adult.

The city boarding point is Bay 75 at Southern Cross Station only — the service does not offer hotel pick-up or drop-off.

SkyBus Melbourne City Express Airport Transfer

SkyBus Melbourne City Express Airport Transfer

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