Melbourne's Accessibility

Melbourne is easy to access and even easier to get around. The city provides around 530 international flights a week. Linked to other major Australian centres by air, interstate rail, major highways (car and coach) and ferry (Tasmania only), Melbourne’s location within the country’s population epicenter makes it a preferred place to visit for most Australians.

International Air Access

Melbourne Airport is the gateway to southern Australia, with around 530 international flights operating every week to and from major destinations. 23 international carriers operate direct at Melbourne, including Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian, Thai and British Airways. For further information visit:
www.melbourneairport.com.au

Download an International Flight Time Map (PDF)

Flying within Australia

Melbourne Airport offers over 390 flights every day to and from major cities and regional areas around Australia. Five domestic airlines operate at Melbourne Airport, including Qantas, Regional Express and low-cost carriers Jetstar and Virgin Blue. More than 20 million passengers passed through Melbourne Airport last year, more than 55,000 every day. Ranked in the top five world airports for quality passenger service, Melbourne Airport offers a 24 hour single terminal precinct and is the only Australian airport to have won Australian Tourism Awards for General Tourism services. With domestic only a short walk from the international terminals, transfers are hassle free and within minutes.

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Integrated Public Transport

Melbourne’s Metlink ticketing system allows multiple journeys using the complete Metlink transport network. Tickets are know as Metcards and provide flexible travel on trains, trams and buses. Check maps located at stations, tram stops and on transport to match your ticket to your journey. Melbourne can also provide Delegate Passes on its transport network which can be supplemented by coach shuttle services if required. Much of Melbourne’s tram and rail fleet will be either replaced or refurbished in time for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The $700 million Southern Cross Station (formerly Spencer Street Station) now nearing completion will provide a major transport hub for interstate and metropolitan trains and the Airport Shuttle (Skybus). For further information visit: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

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City Circle Tram

The free City Circle tram provides visitors to Melbourne with a great way to not only navigate the city but provides a short cut to many of Melbourne’s landmarks. Designed as a hop-on, hop-off service, it’s a great way to get around. Visit http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/maps_stations_stops/free_tram_service_city_circle for further information.

Trams and Trains

Tram routes cover the city and inner suburbs. The city is the central hub of the train and tram network. A ticket must be bought for train and tram travel according to the zone and time of travel. The major train station is Flinders Street, and Spencer Street is the connecting station between Melbourne and Regional Victorian trains (V/line).

For train timetables and information visit: www.connexmelbourne.com.au
For tram timetables and information visit: www.yarratrams.com.au

Buses

Shopping centres, sporting venues, tourist attractions, parks, hospitals and schools can be reached by bus, either directly or with train or tram connections. Further information is available through Metlink: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle

Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle has a free bus service that compliments the City Circle Tram, the service runs every 15 minutes between 10am and 4pm every day. The bus route has 15 stops, travelling around the outskirts of the CBD, with an audio commentary and brochure stands provide information on key attractions. The route takes approximately 40 minutes.

http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Gettingaroundthecity/Visitorassistance/Pages/TouristShuttle.aspx

Skybus Super Shuttle

Melbourne Airport Transfers

Skybus Super Shuttle - Operates Melbourne Airport to CBD transfer service - takes just 20 minutes and operates 24 hours, 7 days a week every 10-15 minutes most of the day.

For further information:
Email: info@skybus.com.au Web: http://www.skybus.com.au

Travelling to Regional Victoria

V/Line train services operate to and from Melbourne on the Geelong line in the southwest, Ballarat in western Victoria, Bendigo, Swan Hill and Echuca in the north, Seymour and Wodonga in the north-east, and Traralgon and Sale in the state’s east. V/Line covers the rest of Victoria with a road coach network that links most cities and towns. For further information call 136 196 or visit www.vlinepassenger.com.au

Summer Transport - Yarra River Shuttle

Ride one of the Yarra River Shuttle Services and discover magnificent Melbourne from the Yarra River. Hop On and Hop Off at any of the eight stops and discover Federation Square, Southgate, Melbourne Aquarium, Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Yarra’s Edge, Victoria Harbour and Waterfront City NewQuay. Every 30 minutes 7 days a week from 1 November – 23 April 2006. Monday to Friday – 11am to 5pm. Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays – 10am to 8pm. Ticketing and cruise companies information available through the following website: www.yarrariver.info/exploreriver.htm

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Melbourne is a dynamic and evolving city. Spectacular new developments like the Melbourne Convention Centre and Southern Cross Station ensure Melbourne continues to present an impressive face to the world.