cruise flotsam Posted December 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I am flying in on the day of the cruise in March going to Singapore I only want a one way fare to cruise terminal. Does anyone know is there a shuttle bus that will drop you off at the port and about what price would it be. Thank you Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted December 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I am flying in on the day of the cruise in March going to Singapore I only want a one way fare to cruise terminal. Does anyone know is there a shuttle bus that will drop you off at the port and about what price would it be. Thank you Sent from my iPad using Forums I don't think there is a shuttle that goes directly to the port, but you can get the skybus from the airport to the city at a cost of $19 per adult. It drops you off at Spencer Street train station and then you could either hop on a tram or catch a cab to the port. A cab would be no more than $15-20. A taxi from the airport to the city would cost you between $55-$65. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted December 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Princess had transfers from Melbourne dock to the airport yesterday but not sure of the prices so who ever you booked with ask them to book you a transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I don't think there is a shuttle that goes directly to the port, but you can get the skybus from the airport to the city at a cost of $19 per adult. It drops you off at Spencer Street train station and then you could either hop on a tram or catch a cab to the port. A cab would be no more than $15-20. A taxi from the airport to the city would cost you between $55-$65.Trish You can buy your skybus ticket on line, or at the airport. Then a tram would be the cheapest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted December 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 2, 2017 You can buy your skybus ticket on line, or at the airport. Then a tram would be the cheapest way. Uber operates out of Melbourne, give them a try. 4 of us going on Ovation in Feb priced all and sundry Uber won hands down. MM's suggestion is great but a little slower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Sky us to spencer street station and then the 109 tram from across the road in Collins street. Agreed slower but cheap and easy Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted December 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Spencer st station was renamed Southern Cross Station 12 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Spencer st station was renamed Southern Cross Station 12 years ago. It is a bit like Lang Park, some things remain despite the name change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2017 In the last week with the 5 planned stations named after their locations, there have been questions asked about Southern Cross. Noting the actual southern cross is many light years away. People are asking whether it should revert to Spencer Street. Station McStationface did not get a guernsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted December 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2017 In the last week with the 5 planned stations named after their locations, there have been questions asked about Southern Cross. Noting the actual southern cross is many light years away. People are asking whether it should revert to Spencer Street. Station McStationface did not get a guernsey. Have never called it Southern Cross, another loony left decision ! Lugging suitcases onto Trams and having to buy a Myki Card on Cruise Day seems a little bit excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Spencer st station was renamed Southern Cross Station 12 years ago. I go there 2 x a day but still call it spencer st station. Often it's referred to as southern cross station at spencer st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise flotsam Posted December 3, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Can I buy the tram ticket to the port on the team or where do I buy the team ticket. That’s for the information. I have looked at Melbourne transport but have not seen anywhere a price for a one way ticket and how I can buy the one way fare. Thank you Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted December 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2017 For the tram you need to purchase a Myki Card. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki I believe you can purchase a myki at the Skybus terminal at Melbourne Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I agree a Sky bus and then Tram to the port would be cheapest, a taxi or uber would be easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted December 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2017 With the purchase of a myki card plus bus and tram fares about $29 pp. If for two $58, almost a taxi fare direct from Airport to Station Pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Jane Posted December 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2017 If you want the cheapest, take bus 901 from the airport to Broadmeadows station, then train to southern cross and tram to the ship. Not recommended with luggage and it would take a couple of hours . You would have to purchase the myki $6 and the fare would be $4.10 if achieved withing the 2 hours. I do the suburban train/901 bus regularly but unless you know Melbourne I wouldn't advise it. If you are eligible for the concession then you would pay $3 for the myki and $2.05 for the fare. Check out the link yatchet provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted December 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Can I buy the tram ticket to the port on the team or where do I buy the team ticket. That’s for the information. I have looked at Melbourne transport but have not seen anywhere a price for a one way ticket and how I can buy the one way fare. Thank you Sent from my iPad using Forums No such thing as a 1way Ticket, you have to buy a Myki. You are flying into a city that is unfamiliar to you on Cruise day, so any delays in travel will upset any well laid plans. For a few $$ more and peace of mind Uber or a Cab direct to the dock.Melbourne transport is the worst in Australia. Have a good trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted December 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 3, 2017 another loony left decision ! .[/quot Melbourne transport is the worst in Australia. Do you have a source for these shattering pieces of information or is it all just in your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 3, 2017 No such thing as a 1way Ticket, you have to buy a Myki. You are flying into a city that is unfamiliar to you on Cruise day, so any delays in travel will upset any well laid plans. For a few $$ more and peace of mind Uber or a Cab direct to the dock.Melbourne transport is the worst in Australia. Have a good trip I think Canberra's public transport could give it a run for worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I am in the taxi camp. Approximately $60 from the airport to Port Melbourne. Uber has restrictions at the airport, but you can pre-book Uber-X. Price lotto with Uber and time of day. There are pre-bookings available for taxis, hire car services etc. https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/To-from-the-airport/Taxis-hire-cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I think Canberra's public transport could give it a run for worst. Ever tried Perth's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Ever tried Perth's Or Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 4, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Ever tried Perth's Yes, and while it is not great, at least you have a rail network and not just one station, with 3 trains a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 4, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Or Newcastle. See my last comment, it applies to Newcastle as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 4, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2017 See my last comment, it applies to Newcastle as well. The current NSW government has gotten rid of Newcastle station and train line... I think they modelled their transport vision on Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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