[VIC] Skybus Eastern Express (Melbourne Airport ↔ Eastern Suburbs) Introductory Fare: Adult $9.99 One-Way @ Skybus

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[VIC] Skybus Eastern Express (Melbourne Airport ↔ Eastern Suburbs) Introductory Fare: Adult $9.99 One-Way @ Skybus
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LAlexxxxxxxxa on 08/08/2025 - 21:59 skybus.com.au (2974 clicks)
Last edited 08/08/2025 - 22:22 by 2 other users

Hoping I’ve done this right, first time posting.

Skybus' Eastern Express is finally back after being paused during COVID. From 31 August, services will resume from Watsonia, Box Hill and Doncaster to/from Melbourne airport.

Intro price: $9.99 one way (normally $21 from Watsonia, $24 from Boxhill & Doncaster)
Tickets purchased are valid for 3 months after purchase.
Family and Senior fares also discounted.

Intro fares (one way):
• Adult: $9.99 (down from $21–$24)
• Family 1 (1 adult + up to 4 kids): $9.99
• Family 2 (2 adults + up to 4 kids): $19.98
• Senior: $9.99

Return: $19.98 (Intro rate)

Trip time is generally 60–80 minutes depending on departure point and traffic.

Good option if you’ve been missing the direct route or want a cheaper way to get to airport from Box Hill/Doncaster without having to take the 901 bus at Broadmeadows station or the 902 bus then transfer to the 901 from Doncaster.

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Comments

  • King Steuart on 08/08/2025 - 22:05
    +53

    Should stay this price until the SRL links to the airport in 2067

    • Agret on 08/08/2025 - 23:45
      +15

      I like your optimism.

    • DraggyX on 08/08/2025 - 23:54
      +1

      Don't they want to profit monopoly as much as they can before the airport links completed? Most people properly just take PT to the airport with a single fare

      • richyeah on 09/08/2025 - 08:36

        What PT to the airport? 🤔

        • wetsandwich on 09/08/2025 - 10:16
          +3

          901 bus from broadmeadows station is the bargain method.

          • creamandpaper on 09/08/2025 - 15:10
            +2

            @wetsandwich: real bargain method is staying home

          • 88mph on 20/08/2025 - 11:19

            @wetsandwich: Whilst I usually do this, got a late flight tomorrow after work, so just decided to find the cheapest direct option from the CBD - for anyone that's looking:
            Southern Cross to Tulla return, Pelago have a $31.99 deal (inc 10% off app)

    • life is suffering on 09/08/2025 - 17:53
      +1

      the cost is going to be 15-16 dollars airport fee + myki cost isnt it? or will be flat fare ?

  • HD9990 on 08/08/2025 - 22:31
    +13

    (profanity) these monopoly bastards

  • wikiwiki on 08/08/2025 - 22:38
    +2

    Guess the free parking at Box Hill will get pretty full with long term travelers.

    • HD9990 on 08/08/2025 - 23:07
      +20

      and come back with no wheels left

      • Telios on 10/08/2025 - 12:29

        They give out fines like mofos even to the internal free parking.

        My friend parked in there once, let it overnight and came back to a fine of some $70 off.

        They will also apparently impound cars if they want.

        • BobLim on 10/08/2025 - 14:27

          The station carpark? I would've thought you can do no wrong if you ve got a myki fare to/ from the car? Lots of shoppers using it unfortunately though

          • safrane on 10/08/2025 - 20:37

            @BobLim: No one parks at the Box hill commuter carpark during the day unless he/she doesn't mind waiting endlessly for a spot. The pre-7am free PT travel rush means that they get filled up very quickly at or before sunrise.

            Some shoppers drop their family members off so they can shop, while he/she waits for a spot.

    • skillet on 09/08/2025 - 10:15
      +1

      That is if you can find a parking.

  • safrane on 09/08/2025 - 00:14
    +4

    Why TF don't we have a proper airport shuttle (as in frequent service with buses equipped with luggage racks) between Broadmeadows station and the Airport? Or between Lara and Avalon?

    Without an actual airport rail line, the next best alternative is a proper airport bus service (so not the 901) between the airport and the nearest train station.

    • Its4me on 09/08/2025 - 02:01

      Don't forget the 59 tram - needs similar shuttle too.

    • parcus on 09/08/2025 - 03:57
      +2

      Too many vested interests in making it as difficult as possible - the company behind Skybus and Melbourne airport obviously have an exclusive, lucrative contract going on for both parties which also contains a revenue share arrangement with the Victorian state government, so you can see why they can’t be arsed improving services and instead are happy with the status quo

      • Telios on 10/08/2025 - 12:32
        -1

        It's ok, SkumBus are also monopolizing other airports like Hobart and bidding for Launceston (I believe).

        If you have the misfortune of a late flight or a multi landing period the uber to the city can set you back $70 dollars.

        Or you can get ripped off with a hire car at $100+ per day.

        Believe it or not, straight to jail

    • lunartemis on 09/08/2025 - 06:35
      +1

      Public transport (and any form of public facilities) in Melbourne is always an afterthought

      • Wiadro on 09/08/2025 - 08:08
        -3

        Melbourne is just an afterthought in general tbh

  • SoapyWooder on 09/08/2025 - 08:37

    Expiry date?

    • benjaminv on 09/08/2025 - 22:58

      3 months after purchase. Mind services only begin on 31th August.

  • The Hawk on 09/08/2025 - 10:25

    Didn't this used to go to Ringwood too?

    • skwashd on 09/08/2025 - 14:41

      Yup. That service was killed by covid.

  • UncommonName on 09/08/2025 - 17:35

    Would there be a service to Southeast Melbourne?

  • cxz106 on 11/08/2025 - 09:26
    +1

    Tried to catch this once around end of 2019 from Box Hill, bus was delayed over 2 hours ended up missing the plane.

  • burningrage on 13/08/2025 - 10:07
    +1

    They should have gone to Knox City!

    • BiotBargin on 13/08/2025 - 10:11

      The Glen (except for parking) and Ringwood would have been good choices to.

  • payless69 on 20/08/2025 - 12:18

    Sydney trains have an extra $19.80 gate fee.
    Brisbane charges half the hardware value.

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