Bus Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne from various bus operators like SkyBus (AU) for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
SkyBus (AU)	0h 40m	7:30 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	8:10 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 37m	7:33 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	8:10 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:33:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 34m	7:36 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	8:10 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/10/2025 7:36:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 34m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 40m	8:00 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	8:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 37m	8:03 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	8:40 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/10/2025 8:03:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 37m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
SkyBus (AU)	0h 30m	12:00 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	12:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 27m	12:03 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	12:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 12:03:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 24m	12:06 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	12:30 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 12:06:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 30m	12:30 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	1:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 12:30:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
SkyBus (AU)	0h 27m	12:33 AM	Melbourne Airport	Melbourne Airport	1:00 AM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from SkyBus (AU) goes from Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport (Australia) at 12/16/2025 12:33:00 AM to Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) arriving at 12/16/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne is $17 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne

See here how frequent the connections between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 142 daily buses from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 125 daily coaches between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 96 buses from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne, while Night sees the fewest connections between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne

Compare all providers like SkyBus (AU) that travel 133 times every day by bus from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	0h 24m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:06 PM
Daily Bus Routes	133 Ø
Distance	12.0 miles
Bus Companies	SkyBus (AU)

Cheapest bus connections from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Every day, 133 buses from 1 bus companies leave Melbourne Airport for Melbourne: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/10/2025 and for the following days.

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$17

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$17

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$17

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Saturday 12/27

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Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

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The cheapest time to travel from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne Airport to Melbourne from our users.

SkyBus (AU) from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Here you will find the key facts about the SkyBus (AU) bus route Melbourne Airport to Melbourne:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	0h 24m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	9:06 PM
Daily Connections	133 Ø
Found on	12/9/2025

All bus stations and stops in Melbourne Airport and Melbourne

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Melbourne Airport and Melbourne.

Melbourne Airport

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne Airport to Melbourne? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Melbourne Airport to Melbourne bus

How much does a Melbourne Airport Melbourne bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 0h 40m to reach Melbourne. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Melbourne.

On average, how many connections are available from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne each day?

Every day, the Melbourne Airport to Melbourne bus route is served by approximately 133 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne take?

The fastest shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne is offered by SkyBus (AU) and takes 0h 24m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne?

The earliest bus arriving in Melbourne from Melbourne Airport starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne?

The latest bus trip departing from Melbourne Airport for Melbourne starts at 9:06 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Melbourne Airport Melbourne route?

When traveling by shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne, passengers can travel with SkyBus (AU). With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne?

You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: SkyBus (AU).

What can I take with me on the Melbourne Airport to Melbourne bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Melbourne Airport Melbourne bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Melbourne Airport Melbourne bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne Airport to Melbourne

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Melbourne Airport and to Melbourne

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Melbourne Airport and to Melbourne. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!