Shuttle from pier into Melbourne

Does anyone here know how far it is from Station Pier to the center of Melbourne? We were planning on taking the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle around the city, since it is similar to a HOHO bus. But I think we need to get into the center of town first. Are there shuttles (either free or pay)?

It's about 5km. There isn't a free shuttle, you have the option of taxi at around $15 each way or tram, which would cost about $12-$15 dollars each depending on if it's a weekend or weekday. When we were there a few weeks ago the HOHO busses were actually at the end of the pier waiting to pick people up, rather than having to go into the city to pick it up.

Just walk off, go to local store at end of pier and purchase daily pass for tram 109. Around 7.50 AU. Takes you to city center. Then you can use city loop trolley. The daily ticket allow us to move up/down city faster , by just jumping on 109 again.

Thanks so much for all this information. I just like to know my options so I don't waste precious port time when we get there, wandering around and standing in line to ask someone how to do this. I have a plan now!

We were not going to do the official HOHO bus, but rather catch the Visitor Shuttle, and I don't think that goes all the way to the pier.

Thanks again!

We were there in early March.

There were a number of local buses that went into town. There was also a HOHO bus parked on the corner. We availed ourselves of this.

There are a number of cafes at the bus area. They off free wireless. We caught up while waiting for the HOHO departure time and then again when we returned. Signal strength was fine.

From the PTV Website:

MELBOURNE - Cruise Ship Passengers

Travel from Station Pier (Port Melbourne) to Melbourne City

Your ship will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, six kilometres from the Melbourne city centre . To travel into the city, you can either take Bus 109 City Express bus to the Arts Centre in St Kilda Road. From there it is a short walk, or you can continue your journey via tram into the city. Alternatively the 109 Light Rail at the head of Station Pier to your right will take you up to the heart of the City via Spencer and Collins Streets.

The bus shuttle, light rail and trams cost a normal public transport fare and you must travel with a Myki which you can buy at the PTV ticket booth inside the Cruise Terminal. (See below),

Travel from Melbourne city to Station Pier

Bus shuttle to Station Pier

You may catch the Bus 109 Express shuttle directly to Station Pier, departing from the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Light Rail to Station Pier

Route 109 trams also run from the city to the Port Melbourne (Station Pier) via Collins, and Spencer Streets. From the light rail terminus it is 500m walk to your cruise boat at Station Pier.

Public transport tickets

myki is your ticket to travel on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses, including the bus shuttles.

MYKI Visitor Value Pack

The myki Visitor Value Pack contains a myki card with enough value for one day’s travel in Melbourne, discounts to various Melbourne attractions including the Melbourne Aquarium and Eureka Skydeck, a protective souvenir wallet and instructions on how to use MYKI..

You can buy these MYKI Visitor Value Packs at the PTV ticket booth, located in the upper level foyer of the Cruise Terminal on Station Pier . The MYKI Visitor Value Pack is available for Full fare, Senior, Concession and Child visitors.

kuldalai, thank you for this detailed information. It looks like we will just get our Myki visitor pack in the cruise terminal and head on out from there. Looking forward to exploring Melbourne on our own!

All the info for cruise pax is in the PTV website

http://ptv.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/events/public-transport-during-the-2015-2016-cruise-ship-season/

You dont mention when - so just in case its soon - there are some bus replacements for the 109 in the first couple of weeks of the new years.

http://ptv.vic.gov.au/live-travel-updates/article/buses-replacing-trams-on-routes-12-96-and-109-6pm-sunday-3-january-11am-friday-15-january-2016

The line for the Myki pass in the cruise terminal can take 1/2 hour. Walk for 5 minutes to the local store and just purchase at counter.

I am on the diamond princess arriving on Good Friday. Will there be anything open in Melbourne and will there still be public transport

Seems like it'd be more economical to grab a cab to the closest tourist tram stop from Port Melbourne, especially for 2 couples. Are taxis easy to get on a Sunday?

From the PTV Website:

 

MELBOURNE - Cruise Ship Passengers

Travel from Station Pier (Port Melbourne) to Melbourne City

Your ship will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, six kilometres from the Melbourne city centre . To travel into the city, you can either take Bus 109 City Express bus to the Arts Centre in St Kilda Road. From there it is a short walk, or you can continue your journey via tram into the city. Alternatively the 109 Light Rail at the head of Station Pier to your right will take you up to the heart of the City via Spencer and Collins Streets.

The bus shuttle, light rail and trams cost a normal public transport fare and you must travel with a Myki which you can buy at the PTV ticket booth inside the Cruise Terminal. (See below),

Travel from Melbourne city to Station Pier

Bus shuttle to Station Pier

You may catch the Bus 109 Express shuttle directly to Station Pier, departing from the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Light Rail to Station Pier

Route 109 trams also run from the city to the Port Melbourne (Station Pier) via Collins, and Spencer Streets. From the light rail terminus it is 500m walk to your cruise boat at Station Pier.

Public transport tickets

myki is your ticket to travel on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses, including the bus shuttles.

MYKI Visitor Value Pack

The myki Visitor Value Pack contains a myki card with enough value for one day’s travel in Melbourne, discounts to various Melbourne attractions including the Melbourne Aquarium and Eureka Skydeck, a protective souvenir wallet and instructions on how to use MYKI..

You can buy these MYKI Visitor Value Packs at the PTV ticket booth, located in the upper level foyer of the Cruise Terminal on Station Pier . The MYKI Visitor Value Pack is available for Full fare, Senior, Concession and Child visitors.

i live here and didnt know about these thanks for the info handy for interstate friends

Welcome to Melbourne.

Hope I'm not too late with my info. I was in Melbourne last year and wrote a review of the city on my cruise blog...

http://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2016/01/04/one-way-to-do-melbourne-australia/

Jacs is correct, the HoHo buses come down to the pier...

For a faster ride into the centre the 'Tram' is also easily accessible from the pier...

Seems like it'd be more economical to grab a cab to the closest tourist tram stop from Port Melbourne, especially for 2 couples. Are taxis easy to get on a Sunday?

The tram is within walking distance - no need for a taxi.

I am on the diamond princess arriving on Good Friday. Will there be anything open in Melbourne and will there still be public transport

There will be public transport running, usually on a Sunday timetable, however there may not be much else open on Good Friday.

There will be public transport running, usually on a Sunday timetable, however there may not be much else open on Good Friday.

Melbourne Zoo will be open

healesville sanctuary will be would only do that if ship had trip to that getting there on your won would be hard, where as the Melbourne zoo can be got to via train or tram .

Melbourne Aquarium is open .

crown casino will probably be open

Melbourne sky deck should be open i think

myki Visitor Value Pack includes:

a full fare, concession, child or seniors myki card, pre-loaded with enough value (myki money) for one day’s travel in Zones 1 and 2

discount offers at 15 Melbourne and regional attractions including Melbourne Aquarium, the National Sports Museum, Eureka Skydeck and Puffing Billy, saving visitors more than $100

a protective souvenir myki wallet.

myki Visitor Value Pack costs

A full fare myki Visitor Value Pack costs $14 and includes $8 myki money for travel.

A concession, child or seniors myki Visitor Value Pack costs $7 and includes $4 myki money for travel.

2016 discounts and attractions

The myki Visitor Value Pack includes discounts at the following 15 Melbourne and regional attractions:

ACMI

Arts Centre Melbourne

Central Deborah Gold Mine

Eureka Skydeck

MADE (Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka)

Medibank Icehouse

Melbourne Museum and Immigration Museum

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

National Sports Museum

National Wool Museum

Old Melbourne Gaol

Puffing Billy

Queen Victoria Market

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Sovereign Hill

i am not sure if these are sold at the shop at the pier but these look good value or even if you can get them via the ship ??

oops lol looks like i have posted stuff posted already my apologies

We are doing two B2B cruises from Sydney to Auckland and from Auckland to Sydney and will be in Melbourne twice. Can we buy a transit pass that we can use on both days about three weeks apart? What type of pass and how much money should we put on it? I think once we get downtown we will most likely stay in that area.

if you got the myki travel pass pack that is mentioned above i am sure all you would have to do was top it up to use again

if you got the myki travel pass pack that is mentioned above i am sure all you would have to do was top it up to use again

There is carpark under cover in Bay st Portmelb wondering if anyone has left there car there while going on cruise , had a quote for 16 dollars for 3 days .

Thanks V