Taxi in Docklands
Book a car in Docklands for right now or for a set time, and see the fare before you commit. Airport runs, maxi taxis for groups, baby seats and silver service cars.
- Cars available now
- 24 hours, 7 days
- 22.5 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, so traffic and waiting time can move the final figure.
Docklands to Melbourne Airport
About 22.5 km, roughly 32 minutes in normal traffic.
Docklands to Melbourne CBD
About 2.1 km, roughly 5 minutes in normal traffic.
Docklands to the airport by car type
| Car | Seats | Bags | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 4 | $56 – $69 |
| Silver Service | 4 | 4 | $67 – $82 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 7 | $73 – $90 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $73 – $90 |
Estimates only, based on the published Melbourne metro tariff and the driving distance from Docklands. Tolls and the airport pickup fee are included where they apply.
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Booking a taxi in Docklands
How much is a taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Docklands to Melbourne Airport is about 22.5 km and usually lands between $56 and $69 for a sedan, including the toll. The trip takes roughly 32 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $73 and $90 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Southern Cross station?
Yes. Southern Cross station is about 0.5 km from the Docklands 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.
How far is Docklands from the Melbourne CBD?
Docklands is about 2.1 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 5 minute drive in normal traffic. A sedan taxi for that trip usually lands between $17 and $21.
Can I book a taxi in Docklands in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Docklands 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 Docklands?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Docklands, 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 Docklands late at night?
Yes, cars run in Docklands 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 Docklands?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Docklands 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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