How to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula is a coastal hotspot just outside of Melbourne, Australia. With a thriving golf scene, adventure gardens and day spas, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re planning to explore Mornington for yourself, you’re probably wondering how to get there. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport and you have two modes of transport to choose from for your journey: taxi or bus.

A taxi or private transfer is by far the easiest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula. It’ll take around 1 hour and 15 minutes to make the 95 km door-to-door journey. On the other hand, the bus is far more complicated and not direct. You’ll need two buses and you can expect the total journey to be around 2 hours and 45 minutes, not including wait times.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€100	75min	24/7
Bus	€69.20	165min	06:45–22:45

How to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington by taxi

Travelling by taxi will be the most convenient way of getting from Melbourne Airport to Mornington, especially for a tourist. You won’t have to worry about purchasing a travel card and navigating the Melbourne public transport system.

The journey shouldn’t take longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes – unless you experience heavy traffic riding past the city.

How much is a taxi transfer from Melbourne Airport to Mornington?

Taxi drivers don’t typically offer a fixed rate fare from Melbourne Airport to Mornington. Instead, they use a taximeter that will calculate the cost depending on the distance travelled and time of day. That said, you can expect to spend around €100 (AUD 170). There’s also a pick-up charge of €2.90 (AUD 4.78) that applies to all taxis leaving the airport. This will be included in your final fare.

Cost

€100 (AUD 170)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 15 Min.

*Prices vary unless you're booking in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Melbourne Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

Melbourne Airport has two taxi ranks; outside of Terminals 1 and 4. The airport website has a Rideshare and Taxi Pick-up map of where you can find them.

Convenience

Taking a private transfer or local taxi from Melbourne Airport to Mornington is highly convenient. Your loved ones and your luggage will be safely transported directly to your hotel, leaving you to relax and enjoy the ride. This is the fastest and only private option.

Editor’s Note

Though travelling by taxi may appear more expensive, it depends on your party size. If you have a family of four, a taxi will be the most economical option for getting to Mornington.

Useful Tips

Taxis in Melbourne don’t normally expect tips. However, you can round up the fare if you’d like to tip your driver.

Taxi drivers in Melbourne accept both cash and card payments.

If you need a wheelchair-accessible taxi, these are readily available from the airport. They look like white minivans and are called Maxi Cabs.

How to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington by bus

Public transport from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula is few and far between. The most straightforward way to make the journey is to take two buses.

The first is the SkyBus Peninsula Express from the airport to Frankston Station/Young St. This bus leaves the airport every hour, 7 days a week from 06:45 to 21:45. The journey will take around 2 hours. Once you get to Frankston Station/Young St, you’ll need to catch the 785 or 781 bus to Mornington; these buses run every hour from 05:00 to 22:00. This journey will take about 20 minutes.

Including transfer times, you can expect the entire trip to take 2 hours and 45 minutes, not accounting for potential wait times which can be up to 1 hour.

How much is the bus from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula?

The SkyBus Peninsula Express costs €25 (AUD 42) per adult. Up to four children can travel with you for free. Any additional kids can travel for €3 (AUD 5). You can purchase a ticket from the SkyBus website.

The second bus from Frankston will cost around €6 (AUD 10) with a Myki card. A Myki card is a travel card used for transport in Melbourne. It costs €3.60 (AUD 6) for the card itself then you can top it up online or in a shop.

Cost

€34.60 (AUD 54)

Trip Duration

2 Hr. 45 Min.

You will need a Myki travel card for part of the journey.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Buses are available from 06:45 to 22:00.

Where do I get the bus from?

You can find the Peninsula Express from Melbourne Airport outside of Terminals 1 and 4. The 785 or 781 bus from Frankston stops directly outside of Frankston station.

Convenience

As the journey is almost 3 hours long, we do not recommend you take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Mornington. Navigating public transport can be tiring, especially after a long flight.

Timetables

SkyBus Peninsula Express

Melbourne Airport to Frankston

785 Timetable

Frankston to Mornington

781 Timetable

Frankston to Mornington

Editor’s Note

If your flight arrives late at night, consider booking a private transfer instead. This is because the bus services stop after 22:00.

Useful Tips

You can purchase a Myki card for travel on Melbourne public transport from the airport. Ask staff for guidance.

Public buses have limited space for luggage.

Public buses are prime targets for pickpockets, so keep an eye on your belongings.

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How do I get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula?

To get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula you have two main options: taxi or bus. A taxi or private transfer will be the simplest, fastest and only private and direct method and the trip will take around 1 hour and 15 minutes in light traffic.

If you want to go by public transport instead, you’ll need two buses. The first is the SkyBus Peninsula Express from Melbourne Airport to Frankston. Then once you get to Frankston Railway Station, you can catch the 781 or 785 to Mornington. In total, the journey should take you 2 hours and 45 minutes, not including potential wait times, making this the slowest option available, despite it being more cost-effective.

What is the distance from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula?

The distance from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula is 95 km. It will take 1 hour and 15 minutes by taxi or 2 hours and 45 minutes by bus, excluding waiting times.

Is there a direct bus from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula?

No, there is not a direct bus from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula. You’ll need to take two buses. First, the SkyBus Peninsula Express from the airport to Frankston, and then the 781 or 785 from Frankston to Mornington.

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How to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington by taxi

How much is a taxi transfer from Melbourne Airport to Mornington?

Cost

€100 (AUD 170)

Trip Duration

1 Hr. 15 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Melbourne Airport.

Where do I get the taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Melbourne Airport to Mornington by bus

How much is the bus from Melbourne Airport to Mornington Peninsula?

Cost

€34.60 (AUD 54)

Trip Duration

2 Hr. 45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for money

Buses are available from 06:45 to 22:00.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

SkyBus Peninsula Express

Melbourne Airport to Frankston

785 Timetable

Frankston to Mornington

781 Timetable

Frankston to Mornington

Editor’s Note

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