Melbourne SkyBus gone up again

[chitown_boy]

Since I couldn't book using my RACV seniors discount (would have been $29.70) I used Agoda and booked an adult return for $31.61 rather than pay the standard $33 seniors rate.

https://www.agoda.com/en-au/activities/detail?activityId=1414615&travelDate=2025-03-22

Thanks for the hot tip! Saved $10 this morning!

 

[SYD]

Skybus promo online / in app from 01 June thru 30 June. $19.90 ow / $35 return. Basically the same as the NRMA discount (which I just bought a day ago…).

 

[serfty]

Skybus promo online / in app from 01 June thru 30 June. $19.90 ow / $35 return. Basically the same as the NRMA discount (which I just bought a day ago…).

SkyBus - Buy Melbourne City Express tickets

www.skybus.com.au

 

[SYD]

Apparently no significant seniors discount, so stick with NRMA/RACV etc

 

[CaptJCool]

Apparently no significant seniors discount, so stick with NRMA/RACV etc

There is a seniors discount cause I bought a ticket on 29 April for $19.60

 

[SYD]

There is a seniors discount cause I bought a ticket on 29 April for $19.60


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Yes, there’s a seniors discount but the promo about to start doesn’t share the same level of discount as regular fares - AFAIK?

 

[gizzard]

Yes, there’s a seniors discount but the promo about to start doesn’t share the same level of discount as regular fares - AFAIK?

Correct.
NRMA still the cheapest then RACV.
I think that the Skybus "special offer" just about matches Agoda.

 

[SYD]

Correct.
NRMA still the cheapest then RACV.
I think that the Skybus "special offer" just about matches Agoda.

Actually, the SB special is $0.05 cheaper than NRMA for an Adult return.


But NRMA is much better for seniors.

 

[openseat]

There is a seniors discount cause I bought a ticket on 29 April for $19.60


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"World-class"

 

[simmomelb]

"World-class"

A city the size of Melbourne, with no airport rail and an overpriced bus, that's what makes a city truly "world class"

To be honest, I rarely catch the Sly Bus now, as for me, usually travelling as a group of two or more, it works out cheaper via Didi (depends on where you are travelling to, of course).
Unless you are travelling to the CBD and no further, you then have to account for PT or cab/rideshare fares on top of the Sky Bus, hence why for me, who travels from Tulla to a suburb close to the CBD, but not in the CBD, it's cheaper (usually) in Didi and direct to door.

 

[Harrison_133]

Two new Skybus services.

The Eastern Express to Watsonia, Doncaster and Box Hill commences August 31st with an introductory price of $9.99.

The Sunshine Express direct to Sunshine Station will commence in November.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Two new Skybus services.

The Eastern Express to Watsonia, Doncaster and Box Hill commences August 31st with an introductory price of $9.99.

The Sunshine Express direct to Sunshine Station will commence in November.

Expensive but bypasses the riff raff.

 

[Cloud9]

Expensive but bypasses the riff raff.

To Sunshine!? I'd hardly call that bypassing...

 

[aspro2]

To Sunshine!? I'd hardly call that bypassing...

Watch your mouth

And of course it has to be bloody $kybu$ rather than PTV.

 

[moa999]

Every 2-3hrs for the Eastern service. You certainly wouldn't want to just miss one.

 

[clifford]

I'm overnighting in MEL in November (SYD-MEL-LST). As I arrive MEL around 3 pm, I'm planning to take the public bus to Broadmeadows Station and then the train to Spencer St, Takes longer but is a tad less expensive, and probably more "interesting". Never used my Myki card before, so I'll give it a workout. I have lived in Melbourne before, so not a complete novice.

 

[Flyfrequently]

I'm overnighting in MEL in November (SYD-MEL-LST). As I arrive MEL around 3 pm, I'm planning to take the public bus to Broadmeadows Station and then the train to Spencer St, Takes longer but is a tad less expensive, and probably more "interesting". Never used my Myki card before, so I'll give it a workout. I have lived in Melbourne before, so not a complete novice.

Two questions if I may @clifford
1. Is your overnighter on the weekend ?
2. No disrespect, but if Senior ?
If yes to both, then free on Myki

 

[RB001]

Two questions if I may @clifford
1. Is your overnighter on the weekend ?
2. No disrespect, but if Senior ?
If yes to both, then free on Myki

I didn't think out-of-staters were eligible?

"Eligibility
You must have a Victorian Seniors Card issued by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
...
Seniors from other states aren't eligible for a Seniors myki, but can travel with a Concession myki."

Seniors - Public Transport Victoria

If you're a Victorian senior, you may be eligible for a free Seniors myki and 50 per cent discount on travel, as well as other benefits.

www.ptv.vic.gov.au

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

To Sunshine!? I'd hardly call that bypassing...

If you live close by to the drop off point.
Otherwise, you would have to deal with our friends out the front of Broady Station, near the 901 bus pickup drop off point is.
Or get off the 901 and change bus at the Reddy Express.
I did the Peninsula Express as a try, and bypassed having to deal with the Broady mob, but then, had to face the Frankston mob, (ala beggars).
Went back from Frankson on the train, wow, what an experience.
Yes, Skybus is very expensive, but even the ride to St Kilda, was ok, as the Pensinsula Express dropped off away from Ackland St.
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I'm overnighting in MEL in November (SYD-MEL-LST). As I arrive MEL around 3 pm, I'm planning to take the public bus to Broadmeadows Station and then the train to Spencer St, Takes longer but is a tad less expensive, and probably more "interesting". Never used my Myki card before, so I'll give it a workout. I have lived in Melbourne before, so not a complete novice.

If you want to make your $5.50 Myki work/worth it, then take the 901 to Reddy Express, at Mickleham, change to 902, go up to Bell Station, and then get the train down to the city.
Or 59 tram from Airport West, that is the "fun" show wow one.
Now that is a very long ride!
You could also if you make the 479, go as as Sunbury, and then the vline down to Southern X.
There is a curly haired guy at Southern X, with a begging sign round his neck.
He does not say anything, but the cardboard sign makes it clear what he wants.
He is on the ground floor concourse, have not seen him in the paid area.
Everytime I stopped to see my smartphone, he also stopped and stared at me.
This was just a few weeks ago, mid Jul.
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PTV is no more, now https://transport.vic.gov.au/

 

[Flyfrequently]

I didn't think out-of-staters were eligible?

"Eligibility
You must have a Victorian Seniors Card issued by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
...
Seniors from other states aren't eligible for a Seniors myki, but can travel with a Concession myki."

Seniors - Public Transport Victoria

If you're a Victorian senior, you may be eligible for a free Seniors myki and 50 per cent discount on travel, as well as other benefits.

www.ptv.vic.gov.au

I believe Pensioner Concession card holders are free on the weekends @RB001

I found in SA that if you present your Vic Seniors card, it works there...... but I guess our state needs the revenue!