Metro operates the metropolitan train network under an agreement with the Victorian Government.
Yarra Trams is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Melbourne's extensive tram network under a franchise agreement with the Victorian Government.
V/Line is the largest provider of passenger rail and coach services in regional Victoria. Train and coach services run to destinations across regional areas from Southern Cross Station.
There are many different bus operators in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Contact information can be found in the lists below.
Airport bus operators
Private bus operators run services to Melbourne Tullamarine and Avalon Airports.
For more information, see Airport buses. Refer to the below information:
Airport buses
Several airport bus services connect the suburbs and regional centres to both Melbourne and Avalon Airports.
Please note that not all bus services are myki ticketed services, and will require you to purchase a separate ticket to travel.
Melbourne Airport provides customers with an undercover bus interchange located at domestic Terminal Four (T4).
The T4 bus interchange provides direct access to Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Regional Express services. All other airlines depart from T1, T2 and T3.
T4 bus interchange is located approximately 10 minutes’ walk from T1, so customers are advised to allow sufficient time to access T1, T2 and T3.
Services to and from Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Metropolitan Melbourne
SkyBus
SkyBus runs express between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne's city centre, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check the SkyBus website for frequency and departures.
At Melbourne Airport, SkyBus stops at Terminal 1 (Qantas domestic and QantasLink), Terminal 3 (Virgin, Regional Express and all international flights) and Terminal 4 (Jetstar and Tigerair domestic)
In the city, SkyBus stops at Southern Cross Station, near the corner of Bourke and Spencer streets. The SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service can transport you between Southern Cross Station and select city accommodation at no additional charge.
Note: SkyBus is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with SkyBus, you must buy a separate ticket. V/Line tickets, free travel passes and concessions are not accepted by SkyBus.
You can buy SkyBus tickets online or at a SkyBus ticket booth at Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station.
Phone: 1300 759 287
Website: skybus.com.au
Use Journey Planner to plan your journey.
Routes 478, 479 and 482
Routes 478, 479 and 482 provide bus services from Melbourne Airport to Airport West and Sunbury.
Note: Routes 478, 479 and 482 are myki ticketed services. The myki Explorer pack is available at Melbourne Airport for visitors to buy to travel on public transport in Melbourne.
At Melbourne Airport, all Route 478, 479 and 482 services depart from the bus terminal outside Terminal 4.
For detailed route information, see:
Use Journey Planner to plan your journey.
Route 901 (SmartBus)
Route 901 (SmartBus) provides a frequent connection between Broadmeadows Station and Melbourne Airport. The trip takes about 20 minutes, but leave more time during peak times.
Route 901 runs between Melbourne Airport and Frankston via Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park, Epping and Greensborough seven days per week. Buses run every 15 minutes until 9pm weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and evenings until midnight (9pm on Sundays).
At Melbourne Airport, all Route 901 services depart from the bus terminal outside Terminal 4.
Note: Route 901 is a myki ticketed service. The myki Explorer pack is available at Melbourne Airport for visitors to buy to travel on public transport in Melbourne.
For detailed route information, see Route 901 - Frankston - Melbourne Airport
Use Journey Planner to plan your journey.
Regional Victoria
Ballarat Area
Airport Shuttle Bus
Phone: +61 3 5333 4181
Website: www.airportshuttlebus.com.au
Note: Airport Shuttle Bus is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Airport Shuttle Bus, you must buy a separate ticket.
Bendigo Area
Bendigo Airport Service
Phone: + 61 3 5444 3939
Website: www.bendigoairportservice.com.au
Note: Bendigo Airport Service is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Bendigo Airport Service, you must buy a separate ticket.
Dandenong Area
Airport Bus Dandenong
Phone: +61 3 9782 6766
Website: www.airportbusdandenong.com.au
Note: Airport Bus Dandenong is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Airport Bus Dandenong, you must buy a separate ticket.
Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula
SkyBus
Phone: +61 3 9335 2811
Website: skybus.com.au
Note: SkyBus is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with SkyBus, you must buy a separate ticket.
Geelong Area
Gull Airport Services
Phone: +61 3 5222 4966
Website: www.gull.com.au
Note: Gull Airport Services is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Gull Airport Services, you must buy a separate ticket.
Gippsland (Trafalgar, Yarragon, Warragul, Drouin, Longwarry, Pakenham)
Gippy Shuttle
Phone: +61 417 359 714
Website: www.gippyshuttle.com.au
Note: Gippsland Gippy Shuttle is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Gippsland Gippy Shuttle, you must buy a separate ticket.
Melbourne Northern and Eastern Suburbs
Airport Bus Eastside
Phone: +61 3 9729 7622
Website: www.airportbus.com.au
Note: Airport Bus Eastside is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Airport Bus Eastside, you must buy a separate ticket.
Shepparton and Southern Riverina District
Airport Direct
Phone: +61 3 5825 3861
Website: www.airportdirect.com.au
Note: Airport Direct is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with Airport Direct, you must buy a separate ticket.
Services to and from Avalon Airport (AVV)
Metropolitan Melbourne
SkyBus - Avalon City Express
SkyBus - Avalon City Express operates daily services between Avalon Airport, Melbourne City and Werribee and includes a Free City Hotel Shuttle service.
The city stop is at Southern Cross Station Coach Terminal in Spencer Street.
Tickets can be purchased at Avalon Airport, Southern Cross Station Coach Terminal and online.
Phone: 1300 759 287
Website: skybus.com.au/avalon-city-express/
Note: SkyBus - Avalon City Express is not a myki ticketed service. To travel with SkyBus - Avalon City Express, you must buy a separate ticket. V/Line tickets, free travel passes and concessions are not accepted by SkyBus.
Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and the Great Ocean Road
Avalon Airport Shuttle
To make travel arrangements, please contact Avalon Airport management on (03) 5227 9100.
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