Melbourne Airport Transfer Hacks - Cheaper than Uber/Cab!

Are you travelling to/from one of the airports in Melbourne?

Well, one thing everyone is very aware of is HOW EXPENSIVE it can be to transfer, especially when you cannot rely on a mate to drop you off or pick you up. Also, let’s not mention how poorly connected the airports can be at times. The base Uber fare from Tullamarine Airport to the city varies from $45 to $58, but you're at high risk of surge pricing. A cab normally costs around $80! Luckily Melbourne has a few more options than Sydney so it’s easier to find the right mode of transport for you. 

We’ve crunched the numbers and come up with a few of the alternatives below.

The SkyBus is probably the most reliable and comfortable way to get to/from the airport if you’re not needing to travel far from the CBD. The buses have air-con, free WiFi and are very modern and new. 

Timetable: Operates 24/7 with services every few minutes during busy time periods. Full schedule here

Locations:

Length: 20 minutes on a good day, 30 - 40 minutes when there is traffic

Validity: The ticket is valid for 3 months from the purchase date, so if your travel plans change, you have flexibility! 

Children: If you’re travelling with kids aged between 4 - 16, it’s especially great value for money if you purchase the Family 1 ticket (same price as 1 x adult ticket) as you can have up to 4 kids ride for free

Hotel transfer: Daily from 6:30am to 7:30pm there is even a complimentary shuttle to transfer to select 8 stops in the CBD near selected hotels!

Other destinations: If you’re wanting to get to/from Southbank Docklands or St Kilda instead, multi-stop services are also available

Check out these happy Klook customers:

If you're wanting to make lots of business calls during your transfer or just need privacy after a long plane ride, you can also settle for the private option for a bit more dough. Car sizes range from sedans to full-size vans that accommodate 11 passengers.

Luckily there is also a SkyBus service from that airport in the middle of nowhere to the CBD, so you need not worry! Sit back and relax in this shuttle bus transfer from the Avalon airport to Melbourne City, and vice versa.

Departure Location: Avalon Airport Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4 or Southern Cross Station Bay 75

Timetable: Meets every major flight into the airport. Timetable can be found here.

Length: 50 - 60 minutes

Validity: The ticket is valid for 3 months from the purchase date, so if your travel plans change, you have flexibility! 

In addition, you could also take this on from Avalon Aiport to/from Werribee where the open-range zoo is!

Departure Location: Avalon Airport Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4 or Synnot Street, Werribee

Timetable: 04:30-00:25, every 30 minutes

Length: Approximately 30 minutes

A little more on the expensive side, but extremely convenient if you're travelling on company budget or in a big group, or simpy prefer a more private ride - private transfers would be your best option.

So there you have it! Instead of facing the high cost and uncertainty of ride sharing and cabs, explore one of the options above and spend those savings on fun things to do in Melbourne instead.