Blackburn Taxi and Airport Maxi Taxis
Book a car in Blackburn for right now or for a set time, and see a fare estimate before you commit. Airport runs, maxi taxis for groups, baby seats and silver service cars.
- Cars available now
- 24 hours, 7 days
- No surge pricing
- 15+ years on the road
- 41.7 km to the airport
What the common trips cost
Worked out from the published Melbourne metro tariff and the real driving distance. These are estimates to give you an idea. Call or email us and we will confirm a fixed price before your trip.
Blackburn to Melbourne Airport
About 41.7 km, roughly 47 minutes in normal traffic.
Blackburn to Melbourne CBD
About 23.0 km, roughly 33 minutes in normal traffic.
Blackburn Pickup Points
Blackburn is in the City of Whitehorse, with two railway stations inside the suburb, Blackburn and Laburnum. Blackburn Lake Sanctuary also works as a pickup point, and any home address in the suburb is fine.
The airport run leaves by Surrey Road for the Eastern Freeway, follows Alexandra Parade, then joins CityLink and the Tullamarine Freeway. We measured 41.7 km and about 47 minutes for a weekday 11am departure.
Nearby Suburbs
Blackburn at a Glance
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Council
City of Whitehorse -
Pickup points
Blackburn station; Laburnum station; Blackburn Lake Sanctuary -
Main roads to the airport
Surrey Road, the Eastern Freeway, Alexandra Parade, CityLink, then the Tullamarine Freeway -
Measured drive
41.7 km, about 47 minutes leaving at 11am on a weekday and about 59 minutes leaving at 7.30am -
Tolls
CityLink, $3.96 on this route, included in the estimate
Blackburn to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $92 – $112 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $102 – $125 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $108 – $132 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $108 – $132 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Blackburn. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply. Get your fixed price: call 0405 678 001, email info@13melbournetaxi.com.au or send us the trip and we will confirm a fixed price before your trip. No surge, no meter, no surprises.
What we run in Blackburn
Airport transfers
Tullamarine runs day and night, with your flight tracked.
Maxi taxis
Up to eleven seats with room for the luggage.
Baby and child seats
The right restraint fitted before we arrive.
Silver service
A premium car and a suited driver when it matters.
Corporate accounts
Staff and client travel booked on a company account.
Cabcharge accepted
Cabcharge cards and eTickets taken in the car.
TAC approved transport
Rides to treatment when TAC has approved your travel.
Parcel delivery
Documents and parcels driven door to door.
We also cover, near Blackburn
Booking a taxi in Blackburn
How much is a taxi from Blackburn to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Blackburn to Melbourne Airport is about 41.7 km and usually lands between $92 and $112 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 47 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $108 and $132 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Blackburn railway station?
Yes. Blackburn railway station is about 0.1 km from the Blackburn area we cover, and it is one of the most common pickup and drop off points here. Tell us the entrance or platform when you book and the driver will meet you there.
Can you pick up at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary?
Yes. Enter Blackburn Lake Sanctuary as the pickup and use the notes to say which entrance you are at, and the driver will meet you there.
Do you run airport maxi taxis from Blackburn?
Yes. A maxi seats up to eleven, so a group leaving Blackburn for the airport can travel in one vehicle. Choose it on the booking form and the estimate updates before you confirm.
How far is Blackburn from the Melbourne CBD?
Blackburn is about 23.0 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 33 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $51 and $62.
Can I book a taxi in Blackburn in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Blackburn and set the date and time you need the car. Advance bookings matter most for early airport runs and hospital appointments, where missing the car is not an option.
Do you run maxi taxis in Blackburn?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Blackburn, along with sedans and larger SUV and wagon vehicles. Once there are five of you a maxi normally costs less than booking two cars, and everyone arrives together.
Is there a taxi available in Blackburn late at night?
Yes, cars run in Blackburn 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening, overnight and weekend night trips are priced on a different tariff to a daytime trip, which is shown in your estimate before you book rather than added afterwards.
Can I get a taxi with a baby seat in Blackburn?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Blackburn and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. The fee for the seat is arranged as part of your fare, not a flat add on charge.
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