SkyBus City Express

SkyBus runs express services between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne City (Southern Cross Station) every 10 – 15 minutes daily from 4am to 1am.

SkyBus stops directly outside Terminals 1, 3 and 4.

Adult one-way fare is $23.90 or save on a $40 Adult return fare.
Children aged 4 – 16 travel for $4 one-way or just $6 return.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.skybus.com.au or via e-kiosks at the airport.

SkyBus also runs the Peninsula Express service between Melbourne Airport and St Kilda, Frankston and surrounding bayside suburbs.

For more information about services, fares and schedules, visit the SkyBus website www.skybus.com.au where you’ll also find their contact details or call 1300 759 287.

SkyBus do not operate services between 1am and 4am.

Free courtesy buses

When you park in the Value Car Park you’ll have access to the courtesy shuttle bus to and from the terminals.
The free shuttle service operates 24/7 and arrives every 15 minutes.

There are 8 bus stops in the Value Car Park, with stops at Terminal 4 and at Terminal 1 (with a short walk to Terminals 2 and 3).

View Value Car Park map here.

Off-airport shuttle buses

Private Shuttle Buses

Private shuttles connect passengers to the surrounding off-airport car parks and hotels.

Pick-up and drop-off  zones for off-airport shuttle buses are located in the forecourt in front of Terminals 1, 2 & 3, and at the Terminal 4 Transport Hub.

Contact your hotel or off-airport car park for further pick-up or drop-off information.

Public Buses

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) operates 5 timetabled services from the Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub (See the map below).

Please check the PTV website  or the PTV Airport Bus information page here for more information.

Regional and Charter Buses

Melbourne Airport is serviced by many direct, regional and charter buses. Their pick-up and drop-off location is dependent on the service they offer. Speak to your bus company for information.

Gull Geelong

Gull Geelong operates scheduled services from Melbourne Airport to Geelong daily from 5.30am to Midnight.

Pick-up and drop off is conveniently located opposite Terminal 3.

Timetable, fares, and tickets available at www.gull.com.au

Information and access for bus operators

Our airport forecourt is the busiest of its kind in Australia due to our single terminal building. Commercial users visit the airport often, and therefore operating conditions generally apply to those companies to avoid confusing the general public.

Bus operators can find information on bus access terms, the Bus Forecourt Account Management System, maps and FAQS on a dedicated page here.