When I reviewed Melbourne Airport, I had a whinge about the fact that there is no train or tram line that extends there from the city. I still think that some should sort this out, seeing as virtually ever other large international city has an effective public transport service that does so. In the mean time we have Skybus, and I have to say that all in all it's pretty alright. It's a quick journey and the ride is smooth and comfortable with plenty of luggage space. Skybus is aslo extremely efficient, arriving at Southern Cross Station every 15 minutes. In a perfect world we'd have a cheaper transport option to get to the airport. But until we do, Skybus does the job ok. read more

I would not recommend this form of transportation if you are traveling in a pair or even a group of four. My partner and I tried the Skybus one way to the airport and uber'ing the other way and it was much cheaper to split the uber plus we had the added bonus of being picked up and dropped off exactly where we wanted to be rather than trying to find the Skybus shuttle stations and dealing with the rude ticketers. I also thought it was odd their WiFi on the bus required a lot of personal information such as birthday, email, and phone number This might be a good option for someone traveling alone but it is not a service I would use again. read more

Was planning on taking a taxi to my hotel from the airport, but after talking with a woman on the plane who said it'd likely be a $100+ fare, I opted to follow her on the SkyBus. For $19 (one way) I quickly got my ticket, boarded the bus that was waiting (more right behind it) and spent the next 30 minutes or so in route to a central transit station on a comfy air conditioned bus. The driver was helpful with my luggage and directed me where to go to get the free hotel shuttle, as long as I showed my ticket. Went to that counter gave my hotel info and was told to wait by a large group of people. About 5 minutes later a driver came around and started announcing various hotels that he was going to, hopped on board and was dropped off minutes later. Economical and definitely worth the money and easy transport. read more

Convenient transportation option from Melbourne airport to the city. The bus has wifi which is a bonus and runs frequently. It is very clean and the staff are friendly - to and from the airport, preferred option vs a cab or Uber. The one way price is $18. read more

By far the easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport to the CBD. Tickets will cost you only $17 each way, which compared to a taxi is minor. I love that you buy your ticket from a real person rather than have to struggle with a machine after traveling 16 hours from the US (they may have ticket machines, but I didn't notice any). They take cash or credit, also nice compared to a cab if you haven't withdrawn local currency yet. Only stop is Southern Cross, so you don't have to pay attention and can't even get lost! read more

Melbourne lacks any transport to the airport. You can drive, take a taxi or take a bus. If you drive you also have to get someone to take you otherwise you'll be flushing your money down the costly carpark drain. And taxis aren't cheap either. In comes the lifesaving Skybus. One way tickets only cost $16, while a return trip will set you back $26. And unlike any of Melbourne's other transport methods, this bus actually gets you there in 20 minutes. There are also buses leaving to and from the airport every 10 minutes, so you never have to wait too long. The cons are you have to find a way to get to the skybus (however they do have hotel transfers) and you'll have to carry your bags, which can be a hassle depending on how many you're taking and how heavy they are. Just be aware that if you're standing in a Skybus then hold on tight and make sure your bags are well secured, cause these things fly around corners. read more

Melbourne seriously needs a train to and from the airport. In the meantime, there's Skybus. It does the job (20min ride) and comes relatively frequently, and isn't too expensive. If there are 4 or more passengers however, it will probably be cheaper to take a taxi. read more

It's your only real taxi alternative. Runs pretty frequently. not bad value.

The service itself is great. Runs every 10 minutes at most peak times... beware some mornings there are long queues which might make you late. It only takes 20 minutes and is by far the cheapest option if you are travelling by two or less. I wish people would realise that its not skybus that drafts government public transport acts and stop writing reviews based on this. While I agree we should have public transport to the airport, the fact is we don't, and this is the next best cheap alternative. read more

I was pretty set in getting a cab as I had two luggage with me arriving at Melbourne airport. But as soon as I arrived at the baggage area and collected by bags and walked out. This shuttle station was right in front of where I needed to go. It's so convenient. Really express. Straight to southern cross station. And if you need to get to a hotel. There is a free shuttle bus to your hotel as well. On the initial bus from the airport, you can also get a transfer directly to your hotel free of charge and free wifi! That's a bonus in my eyes if you're a traveller from overseas to connect with your friends. read more

I had never court one of these buses before and one of the staff were yelling at me like I New where to put my bag, every person that got on he was extremely rude to. I know have a bus I have to catch back to the airport I have already paid for that I don't want to catch read more

Tad expensive? Free WiFi = a nice touch.

A quick & stress free way to get to the airport (given there's no public transport), normally works out cheaper than long term parking (if you're Melbourne based). $30 return for an adult (I'm sure the price has gone up). Drops you at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne where the suburban & country trains depart & heaps of team options leave from that vicinity. They have a free connection to hotels that are CBD based. Takes 25-30 mins to/from airport & they leave every 10 mins, beats sitting in traffic in a costly cab. read more

The Skybus is one of the bet ways to get to and from the airport to the city! $17 one way and $32 (I think) return and a bus leaves every ten minutes! Also at Southern Cross after they drop you off if you want a free transfer service to your hotel in the city all you need to do is go up to the window and they organise it for you! Beat way to travel I say! read more

The good part about this shuttle is it is fast, efficient, and cheap way to get to downtown Melbourne (I took it to the Marriot Hotel from the Melbourne airport). The awful part of this shuttle (why it was only a 1 way trip for me) was that the shuttle bus moves in an up and down fashion for the whole trip until it gets connects to the Melbourne city center. At the Melbourne City center you can take different mini shuttle options to get to your Melbourne city location. Having found myself so sick from the up and down motion coming to Melboune from the airport I just paid a taxi for my return trip to the airport. read more

Super convenient and reasonably priced at $28.00 roundtrip, Sky Bus is the easiest and most affordable way to get from Melbourne Airport to the city and back again. Buses leave every ten minutes during weekdays and the express bus trip usually only takes 20 minutes (give yourself more time during rush hour). The bus will drop you off at Southern Cross Station where you can get a free transfer to your hotel if necessary (prior notification required). Our hotel was a five-minute walk away on Bourke Street, so we couldn't have been happier. Love the Sky Bus! read more

Used this service to get from the Airport to StKilda, was full had to stand in peak hour trafic that was not going anywhere. Dropped at Southern cross station, cost was $16 then had to find my way to SKilda. Not much fun. Accomodation house had the StKilda airport bus pick us up $14 each and no standing. Skbus is an expensive service lacking in real value. They seem to have the right to the city, with little competition. You need a fast rail service like most great cities. read more

It is a bloody shame that a world class city which is supposed to be the best city in the world to live in doesn't have public transport to the cbd from the airport. One has to fork over $18 one way or $30 return with skybus, or $80 for cab. There is 1-2 more private shuttles, one of whom doesn't seem to answer emails or phones and another that does door to door but only in certain restricted area. Most reviewers are just so grateful that there is a Skybus for $18. Like it's some kind of Australian "I must be grateful there is even anything running" over-priced shuttle. Now, I supposed if there is a public bus running, that might pose another problem for tourists to buy a $12 myki card that only has about $8 worth of bus rides in it. Another Australian "Rip Me Off" activity. read more

This is fab 18 dollars one way takes you from airport to station where you get anothee bus to shuttlw you right ro tour hotel....the drivers are really helpful and there arent long waits either.....great value and service... read more

The BEST! Excellent service to and from Tullamarine to Melbourne CBD. Self-service intuitive and lovely customer service representative right there if you need any information. Great value. read more

Taking a shuttle was obviously the cheaper choice compared to a cab to reach our hotel. However, for the round-trip price of tickets, I'm still dumbfounded why the shuttle bus driver could not just drive an extra 2 blocks to drop my bf and I off right in front of our hotel. We ended up having to lug our baggage an extra 2 long streets which didn't seem like it would make the driver go far off course. I wish they were just a little bit more accommodating to passengers needs (the driver was nice at least). read more

Hotel shuttle is not for the time poor. Expect to wait up to 40mins for a bus to take you to your hotel.

The staff at the ticket counter were so nice and helpful. Gave us heaps of advice and explained how to get to the terminal we need to go. It was a quick trip on problems at all and the price is great to cheaper then a taxi by far read more

I don't remember how much I paid but I thought the service was great. I definitely don't want to take taxis from the airport to where I'm heading. Great service and definitely will be using it in the future when I visit Melbourne again. If you're visiting the area and you don't know anyone in the city & don't want to get lost from the airport to your destination definitely check them out. read more

Just a warning that this is some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I dropped my mother at the skybus at 4:45 this morning and the driver waited for us to run the length of the terminal before shutting the gate in front of us when we got there and shrugging his shoulders! She was literally 2 metres from the bus, with the ticket in her hand. I understand the importance of sticking to schedule, but I do not understand watching an elderly woman running for the bus and then purposefully shutting the gate in front of her. Clearly there are some other issues going on with this man, but he should not be in a customer service position. Not happy! read more

What a fantastic service- not only does it run super regularly it it quick and easy to use, absolutely hassle free and all the drivers were really helpful and extremely pleasant - well done Melbourne read more

Be careful. It didn't drop off anywhere near east Melbourne even though we were specifically told that it did.

It was a great service from Melbourne airport to the Sky Bus Depot, and that is were the good service ended. When we inquired about the shuttle service to our hotel, Holliday Inn on Flinders Lane, we were told to walk there with our cases as it was just Two Blocks and a 5 minute walk, It turned out to be 5 blocks and a 15 minute walk. Not good enough, as the Holliday Inn was included in the list of hotels on the web site which the shuttle bus would pick up and drop off from. read more

Terrible planning this evening.....three buses and still can't get on. An embarassment to melbourne and #melbourneairport. These visitors to our fine city can't believe it....bring on the train please so these guys can shut up shop. read more