Where do we drop you off at Box Hill Hospital?
- Drop-off point
- We drop off at the main entrance set-down area. If you are going to the emergency department, tell us so we head straight there.
- Accessible entrance
- Box Hill Hospital has a main entrance on Arnold Street with step-free access. Tell us your clinic or ward so the driver can choose the best entrance.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking around the hospital and Box Hill’s busy centre is limited. A drop-off saves time, especially at peak visiting hours.
- Accessibility
- The main building has step-free access and lifts. Drivers are happy to push a manual chair or carry bags to the door.
- Address
- 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Tips from our drivers for Box Hill Hospital
- Add your clinic or ward name to the booking notes.
- Traffic around Box Hill’s centre can be slow; allow extra time.
- Ask for a fixed quote for the trip from the Peninsula.
Going home from Box Hill Hospital
- Pick-up point
- Patients usually meet the taxi at the main entrance on Arnold Street. We will call or message when we arrive.
Discharge tips
- Book a “pick up when ready” trip ahead: choose the day, then tap “I’m ready” on your booking page (or call us) when the ward lets you go.
- Discharge often takes longer than planned — waiting for medicines, a doctor’s sign-off or transport letters is normal. We only send the car when you are ready.
- Have your discharge letter, medicines and any walking aids with you, and tell us if you need help from the ward to the car.
- Travelling with a wheelchair or a carer? Say so when you book so we send the right vehicle.
Book the trip home — pick up when ready Ready now? Call 0468 323 211
Box Hill Hospital is a major public hospital in Melbourne’s east, run by Eastern Health. It has an emergency department, a wide range of medical and surgical services and specialist clinics, serving a large population across the eastern suburbs.
Peninsula residents usually come to Box Hill to visit family who live in the east, or because a relative has been admitted there. Some are referred to specialist clinics on the site. It is a long trip from Frankston or the Peninsula, and without a car it involves several changes on public transport. When a parent who lives in the eastern suburbs is admitted, adult children from the Peninsula may need to make the trip many times over a short period. Some patients are also discharged from Box Hill to stay with family on the Peninsula while they recover, which means a long ride home with bags, medication and perhaps a new walking aid. We can handle all of those trips.
Taxi Peninsula provides direct, door-to-door trips from anywhere on the Peninsula to Box Hill Hospital. Choose a sedan or a wheelchair accessible vehicle, bring a carer along, and get a fare estimate or fixed quote before you travel. We run 24 hours, every day.
How long does it take to get to Box Hill Hospital?
- Melbourne CBDabout 20 min
- Dandenongabout 25 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 40 min
- Carrum Downsabout 40 min
- Seafordabout 40 min
- Frankstonabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Box Hill Hospital
Can you take me from Frankston to visit a relative at Box Hill Hospital?
Yes. Book online with Box Hill Hospital as your destination, and choose a return pick-up time or “pick up when ready” for the trip home. Fare estimates are shown before you confirm, and fixed quotes are available on request for this longer trip across Melbourne.
Can you bring a patient from Box Hill Hospital to the Peninsula after discharge?
Yes. Book a “pick up when ready” trip from Box Hill Hospital to their home on the Peninsula. Choose a wheelchair accessible vehicle if they are leaving in a wheelchair. A carer can travel with them, and our driver will help them to the door at home.
Where will you drop me off at Box Hill Hospital?
We drop off at the main entrance set-down area. If you are going to the emergency department, tell us so we head straight there.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Box Hill Hospital?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Box Hill Hospital?
Box Hill Hospital has a main entrance on Arnold Street with step-free access. Tell us your clinic or ward so the driver can choose the best entrance.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.
Visiting hours, maps and contacts for Box Hill Hospital (official website)