Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Southern Cross Station

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. Airport busSkyBus

   30–45 min

   Fare

   A$22–A$25

   Hours

   24h

   ·

   every 10 min

   Express to Southern Cross around the clock; book online for a small discount. No airport train yet.

   Source: www.skybus.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

2. TaxiTaxi

   25–45 min

   Fare

   A$60–A$85

   Hours

   24h

   Metered plus CityLink toll and airport fee; 20% surcharge on late-night rides.

   Source: www.melbourneairport.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

3. Ride-hailingUber / DiDi

   25–45 min

   Fare

   A$50–A$75

   Hours

   24h

   Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

   Source: www.melbourneairport.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

4. BusBus 901 + train (SmartBus)

   60–80 min

   Fare

   A$5–A$11

   Hours

   05:00–23:30

   ·

   every 15 min

   Bus 901 to Broadmeadows station then a Metro train to the city; myki card required, cheapest option.

   Source: www.ptv.vic.gov.au · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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