Taxi in Balwyn
Local cars working Melbourne's north, at your door in minutes. Choose a fixed price when you book or ride on the meter, any hour of the day.
- Airport $77 to $94
- CBD $36 to $45
- Canterbury station pickups
Popular trips, priced
Regular taxi, day rate. Fares vary with your exact pickup address, so book online for a fixed price on yours.
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Balwyn pickups
Balwyn (postcode 3103) is in the City of Boroondara, east of Kew. We pick up along the Whitehorse Road shops, outside the Palace Balwyn cinema, at Balwyn Park, Balwyn Health Medical Centre, Balwyn High School and any address in the suburb.
Balwyn has trams on Whitehorse Road but no train station of its own, so people book us for Canterbury and Box Hill stations, Box Hill Hospital, nights out and the airport.
Balwyn at a glance
- Council
- City of Boroondara
- Pickup points
- Whitehorse Road shops, Palace Balwyn cinema, Balwyn Park, Balwyn Health Medical Centre, Balwyn High School
- To the airport
- About 34.3 km, 43 minutes (54 at 7.30am)
- Route
- Whitehorse Road and Burke Road, then across to the Tullamarine Freeway
- Tolls
- CityLink on the Tullamarine Freeway, priced into the fare
Around Balwyn
Typical fares to the suburbs next door. Every one of them is on our patch too.
Balwyn to the airport by car
| Car | Seats | Bags | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 4 | 2 | $77 to $94 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $77 to $94 |
| 6 Seater SUV (or Wagon) | 6 | 8 | $86 to $106 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $94 to $115 |
Day rate from Balwyn, with the airport fee and any toll included. Evenings, overnight and late weekend nights use the higher published tariff, and the booking form prices your exact time.
Our services in Balwyn
Booking a taxi in Balwyn
How much is a taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Balwyn to Melbourne Airport is about 34.3 km. A regular taxi usually costs between $77 and $94 on the day rate, depending on your exact pickup address, with any toll included. Book online for a fixed price on your address, or ride on the meter. The trip takes roughly 43 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $94 and $115 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Canterbury railway station?
Yes. Canterbury railway station is about 1.3 km from the Balwyn 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 me up after a film at Palace Balwyn?
Yes. Book for the session end time with Palace Balwyn on Whitehorse Road as the pickup, or call when you come out.
Can you take me from Balwyn to Box Hill Hospital?
Yes. It is a short trip east. Book for your appointment time, and Cabcharge and MPTP are accepted.
How far is Balwyn from the Melbourne CBD?
Balwyn is about 15.7 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 22 minute drive in normal traffic. A regular taxi for that trip usually lands between $36 and $45.
Can I book a taxi in Balwyn in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Balwyn 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 Balwyn?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Balwyn, along with regular taxis and SUVs that seat up to six. For seven or more of you a maxi normally costs less than booking two cars, and everyone arrives together.
Is there a taxi available in Balwyn late at night?
Yes, cars run in Balwyn 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 Balwyn?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Balwyn and tell us the age of the child, and the correct restraint is fitted before the car arrives. A child seat adds $25 to the fare, shown before you book.
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