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How To Get From Melbourne Airport To The CBD

Option 1: PTV 901 Bus / 86 Tram Option 2: SkyBus Option 3: Shuttle Bus Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare

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Option 1: PTV 901 Bus / 86 Tram

  • Travel time: 70 minutes
  • For those on a budget, Public Transport Victoria (PTV) offersroute 901. Board at Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub (south of the terminals). Disembark the bus at Broadmeadows Station and board thetram route 86. This local service tram route passes through the metropolitan area of Melbourne finally arriving at Southern Cross Station.
  • Consider purchasing a myki Card, Melbourne and Victoria’s integrated fare card. 
  • Fare for PTV is $5.50 AUD.
  • Most affordable

Option 2: SkyBus

  • Travel time: 30-45 minutes
  • The fastest and most direct way to reach Melbourne is with SkyBus. Running 10-15 minutes this express bus runs directly to the CBD arriving at Melbourne’s famous Southern Cross Station – the city’s major railway and intermodal hub connecting the metropolitan area, the State of Victoria and beyond.
  • Fare for SkyBus is $19.90 AUD (on line), $24.60 (walk up)
  • Fastest

Option 3: Shuttle Bus

Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Travel time: 25-35 minutes
  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and DiDi offer private rideshare services from the airport. Expect to pay about $50-70 AUD for a ride.