Operator
SkyBus
SkyBus operates across Victoria and Tasmania. Compare fares and booking options on AusBus, then book direct on the operator's own site; we never add a booking fee.
- services
- 6
- states & territories
- VictoriaTasmania
- Founded
- 1978. SkyBus began on 6 June 1978 as the shuttle between Tullamarine and the city.
- Owner
- Kinetic. Kinetic has owned SkyBus since 2014.
- passengers a year
- 3 million. Across its Melbourne, Avalon and Hobart services.
- Contract
- To 2034. SkyBus holds a Victorian Government contract to the end of 2034.
Good to know
- Sunshine Express runs SkyBus's first fully electric fleet.
- The Melbourne fleet is due to be fully electric by 2031.
- Tickets are sold online, in the SkyBus app and at card-only kiosks at the airport terminals and Southern Cross Station.
- Boarding is cashless.
- myki is not accepted on SkyBus.
- Wi-Fi is free onboard.
Fares and seats are confirmed on SkyBus’s own site. AusBus doesn’t add a booking fee.Book with SkyBus →
SkyBus services
Six airport express lines. Each is booked on its own page on skybus.com.au; fares are fixed and the same all day.
Melbourne City Express
Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station
No stops between the airport terminals and Southern Cross Station in the city.
- Melbourne Airport (T1, T3, T4)
- Southern Cross Station (Bays 51, 74, 75)
Leaving the airportEvery 10 min4:04 AM to 1:00 AMBook on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $25.90Return
usually $51.80$43.40 - ChildOne-way $6.60Return
usually $13.20$11.00 - SeniorOne-way $20.70Return
usually $41.40$35.10 - 10-trip packOne-way $180.00
- Children aged 4 - 16 years
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
- For 10 single trips (available App only)
Melbourne City Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $25.90 usually $51.80$43.40Child $6.60 usually $13.20$11.00Senior $20.70 usually $41.40$35.1010-trip pack $180.00 - Children aged 4 - 16 years
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
- For 10 single trips (available App only)
Peninsula Express
Melbourne Airport and St Kilda to Frankston
Runs through St Kilda and the bayside suburbs to Frankston. The fare depends on the stop you get off at.
- Melbourne Airport (T1, T3, T4)
- St Kilda
- Elwood
- Elsternwick Station
- Elsternwick Park
- Brighton
- North Brighton Station
- Moorabbin
- Southland
- Mentone
- Chelsea
- Frankston
Leaving the airportEvery 60 min7:00 AM to 8:00 PMBook on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $29.00 to $49.20Return $49.90 to $91.90
- ChildOne-way $6.60Return $11.00
- SeniorOne-way $23.20 to $39.30Return $44.20 to $78.00
- Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids)One-way $29.00 to $49.20Return $49.90 to $91.90
- Family (2 adults)One-way $58.00 to $98.40Return $99.80 to $183.80
- Ranges depend on the stop you get on or off at.
- Children aged 4 - 16 years (walk up / onboard only)
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Peninsula Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $29.00 to $49.20 $49.90 to $91.90 Child $6.60 $11.00 Senior $23.20 to $39.30 $44.20 to $78.00 Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids) $29.00 to $49.20 $49.90 to $91.90 Family (2 adults) $58.00 to $98.40 $99.80 to $183.80 - Ranges depend on the stop you get on or off at.
- Children aged 4 - 16 years (walk up / onboard only)
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Eastern Express
Melbourne Airport and Watsonia to Box Hill
Links the airport with Melbourne's north-east and east. The fare depends on the stop you get off at.
- Melbourne Airport (T1, T3, T4)
- Watsonia
- Westfield Doncaster
- Box Hill
Leaving the airport23 services a day4:25 AM to 8:34 PMDepartures run roughly every 20 to 70 minutes rather than to a fixed clock-face frequency.Book on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $21.00 to $28.00Return $34.00 to $45.50
- SeniorOne-way $17.00 to $22.40Return $27.00 to $34.70
- Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids)One-way $21.00 to $28.00Return $34.00 to $45.50
- Family (2 adults)One-way $42.00 to $56.00Return $68.00 to $91.00
- Ranges depend on the stop you get on or off at.
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Eastern Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $21.00 to $28.00 $34.00 to $45.50 Senior $17.00 to $22.40 $27.00 to $34.70 Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids) $21.00 to $28.00 $34.00 to $45.50 Family (2 adults) $42.00 to $56.00 $68.00 to $91.00 - Ranges depend on the stop you get on or off at.
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Sunshine Express
Melbourne Airport and Sunshine Station
A direct run to Sunshine Station in Melbourne's west, on SkyBus's first fully electric fleet.
- Melbourne Airport (T1, T3, T4)
- Sunshine Station
Leaving the airportEvery 30 min6:20 AM to 12:20 AMBook on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $17.00Return
usually $34.00$29.00 - SeniorOne-way $13.60Return
usually $27.20$23.20 - Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids)One-way $17.00Return
usually $34.00$29.00 - Family (2 adults)One-way $34.00Return
usually $68.00$58.00
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Sunshine Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $17.00 usually $34.00$29.00Senior $13.60 usually $27.20$23.20Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids) $17.00 usually $34.00$29.00Family (2 adults) $34.00 usually $68.00$58.00- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
Avalon City Express
Avalon Airport and Werribee and Southern Cross Station
Links Avalon Airport with Werribee and Southern Cross Station in the city.
- Avalon Airport
- Werribee
- Southern Cross Station
Leaving the airport8 services a day8:00 AM to 11:20 PMDepartures are timed to Avalon flights, so the gap between services varies.Book on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $29.00Return
usually $58.00$54.80 - ChildOne-way $6.60Return
usually $13.20$11.00 - SeniorOne-way $23.20Return
usually $46.40$44.20 - Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids)One-way $29.00Return
usually $58.00$54.80 - Family (2 adults)One-way $58.00Return
usually $116.00$109.60
- Children aged 4 - 16 years (phone purchase only)
- Valid AUS or NZ Seniors card required
Avalon City Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $29.00 usually $58.00$54.80Child $6.60 usually $13.20$11.00Senior $23.20 usually $46.40$44.20Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids) $29.00 usually $58.00$54.80Family (2 adults) $58.00 usually $116.00$109.60- Children aged 4 - 16 years (phone purchase only)
- Valid AUS or NZ Seniors card required
Hobart Express
Hobart Airport and Hobart city centre
Links Hobart Airport with five stops around the city centre and the waterfront.
- Hobart Airport SkyBus Bay
- Grand Chancellor (Campbell St)
- Brooke Street Pier
- Elizabeth St at Davey St
- DoubleTree by Hilton (Macquarie St)
- Collins St before Murray St
Leaving the airportEvery 40 min7:45 AM to 12:00 AMBook on SkyBus- AdultOne-way $24.00Return
usually $48.00$44.00 - ChildOne-way $6.60Return
usually $13.20$11.00 - SeniorOne-way $21.00Return
usually $42.00$38.00 - Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids)One-way $24.00Return
usually $48.00$44.00 - Family (2 adults)One-way $48.00Return
usually $96.00$88.00 - 10-trip packOne-way $226.00
- Children aged 4 - 16 years (available in person only)
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
- For 10 single trips (available App only)
Hobart Express fares Ticket One-way Return Adult $24.00 usually $48.00$44.00Child $6.60 usually $13.20$11.00Senior $21.00 usually $42.00$38.00Family (1 adult, up to 4 kids) $24.00 usually $48.00$44.00Family (2 adults) $48.00 usually $96.00$88.0010-trip pack $226.00 - Children aged 4 - 16 years (available in person only)
- Presentation of a valid, Australian state issued Seniors card is required
- For 10 single trips (available App only)
Fares are as published by SkyBus on 13 October 2026; book on skybus.com.au.
Where SkyBus operates
- Victoria
- Tasmania
Onboard
varies by route and vehicle; confirm when you book- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair access
- Lower-emission fleet
SkyBus FAQs
- SkyBus operates across Victoria and Tasmania.
- Compare SkyBus routes and fares on AusBus, then book direct on SkyBus's website. Final fares and seat availability are confirmed at the operator's checkout; AusBus doesn't add booking fees.
- Many SkyBus services offer Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible services. Amenities can vary by service, so check when you book.