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How to get fromAvalon Airport (AVV) to central Melbourne

Avalon airport is about 55 km from Melbourne. SkyBus Avalon reaches Southern Cross in about 50–60 minutes for roughly A$25–30. A taxi costs roughly A$130–170.

Cheapest: SkyBus Avalon · from A$25Fastest: Taxi · about 45 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Avalon into central Melbourne.

SkyBus Avalon

Cheapest
Cost
About A$25–30
Time
50–60 min to Southern Cross
Hours
Timed to flights
Where to find it
Outside the terminal.
Good to know
Geelong is only 20 minutes away.

Taxi

Fastest
Cost
About A$130–170
Time
45–60 min
Hours
Limited
Where to find it
Outside the terminal.

Uber

Cost
About A$90–130
Time
45–60 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Rideshare pick-up area.
Our pick

SkyBus is the simple choice to Melbourne; Avalon is ideal for Geelong and the Great Ocean Road.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Avalon.

What's the cheapest way from Avalon to central Melbourne?

SkyBus Avalon: About A$25–30, taking 50–60 min to Southern Cross.

How much is a taxi from AVV to central Melbourne?

About A$130–170. The ride takes 45–60 min.

What hours does the SkyBus Avalon run?

Timed to flights.

Where do Uber pick up at Avalon?

Rideshare pick-up area. Expect to pay about A$90–130.

Where do I catch the SkyBus Avalon?

Outside the terminal.

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