Taxi in Research
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 $74 to $91
- CBD $60 to $74
- Eltham 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.
Melbourne Airport
Airport run in detailMelbourne CBD
Southern Cross Station
Around Research
Typical fares to the suburbs next door. Every one of them is on our patch too.
Research to the airport by car
| Car | Seats | Bags | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Taxi | 4 | 2 | $74 to $91 |
| Premium Taxi (Silver Service) | 4 | 4 | $74 to $91 |
| SUV or Wagon | 4 | 8 | $84 to $102 |
| Maxi Taxi | 11 | 8 | $91 to $111 |
Day rate from Research, 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 Research
Booking a taxi in Research
How much is a taxi from Research to Melbourne Airport?
A taxi from Research to Melbourne Airport is about 34.9 km. A regular taxi usually costs between $74 and $91 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 31 minutes in normal traffic. A maxi taxi for a group is between $91 and $111 for the same run.
Do you pick up near Eltham railway station?
Yes. Eltham railway station is about 3.1 km from the Research 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 Research from the Melbourne CBD?
Research is about 28.0 km from the Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 25 minute drive in normal traffic. A regular taxi for that trip usually lands between $60 and $74.
Can I book a taxi in Research in advance?
Yes. Choose "Book for later" when booking a taxi in Research 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 Research?
Yes. Maxi taxis seating up to eleven people operate in Research, along with regular taxis 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 Research late at night?
Yes, cars run in Research 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 Research?
Yes. Tick the child seat option when booking a taxi in Research 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.
What passengers say about us on Google
“Booked a maxi for six of us from South Morang to Tullamarine. Plenty of room for the luggage and a smooth trip.”
Sample B.“Got upgraded to Silver Service for free on my airport booking. Lovely clean car and a very polite driver.”
Sample C.“Use them every week for hospital appointments with my Cabcharge. Always on time and kind drivers.”
Sample E.“Late night ride home from the city to Reservoir. Felt safe, fair fare and a friendly driver.”
Sample H.“Booked cars for our wedding guests between venues. Everything ran to the minute, highly recommend.”
Sample I.“Child seat was already fitted when the taxi arrived in Mill Park. Made the trip with our toddler so easy.”
Sample D.“Flight was delayed two hours and the driver still waited at arrivals. Great communication the whole way.”
Sample F.“Airport run from Epping at 4am, driver was early and helped with the bags. Fixed price was exactly what I paid.”
Sample A.“Sent a parcel same day from Bundoora to the CBD. Cheaper than a courier and delivered within the hour.”
Sample J.“Quick online booking, saw the price before confirming. Pickup from Craigieburn right on time.”
Sample G.