Informational Guide to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) - Non Official

Melbourne Airport Bus

Melbourne Airport counts with a really extensive bus network with the city centre and other nearby locations.

Find here information about bus options. 

SkyBus City Express

One of the best ways to get directly from Melbourne Airport to the city centre is by riding SkyBus. 

Melbourne City Express

SkyBus stops at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 and goes to Melbourne city centre. It takes passengers to Southern Cross Station, where connects with regional V line trains, metro, Yarra trams and several bus lines.

Schedule

From 4:00 am to 1:00am, seven days a week. Frequencies every 15 minutes. 

Fares

- One way: 23.90$
- Return: 40$

Find more information about the route here. 

Public Transportation

There are several public buses routes from Melbourne Airport to the city centre. 

Smart Bus Route 901

This route connects Melbourne Airport to Frankston by Broadmeadows. The trip takes about 20 minutes. 

It departs from Terminal 4. 

Schedule

Buses run every 15 minutes until 9pm weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and evenings until midnight (9pm on Sundays).

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This bus lines provide service from Melbourne Airport to Airport West and Sunbury. 

Line 478 - Melbourne airport via Melrose Drive to Airport West

Service hours: From 06:37am to 07:37pm Monday to Friday every hour, Saturday & Sunday from 08:05am to 04:20pm every hour. The ride takes about 15 minutes. 

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Line 479 - Sunbury Station via Melbourne Airport to Airport West

Service hours: From 05:45am to 06:45pm Monday to Friday every hour, Saturday & Sunday from 08:45am to 04:32pm every hour. The ride takes about 45 minutes.

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Line 482 - Melbourne Airport via South Centre to Airport West

Service hours: From 06:07am to 06:07pm Monday to Friday every hour. The ride takes about 16 minutes. 

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For further information, please contact Tullamarine Bus Lines: 9338 6466

Location

Terminal 4 Transport Hub.

Fares

To ride any mean of public transportation it is compulsory to purchase a Myki card:

- One-way Adult: A$4.40 (you can purchase it at the Airport for A$6 Adults, it has an A$3 commission).

To get to Melbourne city center it is needed to pick up Zone 1/2 Myki card.

Shuttle buses

There are also shuttles available to and from Melbourne Airport.