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Getting to the airport without a car

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Photo: A tram car passes the Federal Coffee Palace in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by J.W. Lindt (CC0), via Openverse

Travelling to the airport without driving yourself is entirely routine here, thanks to a dedicated coach service that runs regularly from the centre of the city. Locals rarely think twice about booking it, treating the trip as a simple, predictable leg of any journey. Locals travelling with luggage particularly appreciate not needing to negotiate parking fees on top of an already expensive trip.

The service runs frequently enough that catching one rarely requires much forward planning, and its route avoids most of the traffic uncertainty that comes with driving during busier parts of the day, making it a popular choice even among people who own a car. Frequency remains steady enough throughout the day that missing one service rarely causes any serious disruption to travel plans.

For visitors used to needing a taxi or a lift from a friend, discovering a straightforward coach connection can be a pleasant surprise. It reflects a broader local preference for public transport whenever a reasonably direct option exists. Even seasoned drivers sometimes admit the coach works out considerably less stressful than navigating airport traffic themselves.

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