Where do we pick you up at Flinders Street Station?
- Pick-up point
- The driver collects you from a nearby street where taxis are allowed to stop. The driver will confirm the spot by SMS or phone, as streets around the station are busy and stopping is restricted.
- Accessible entrance
- Flinders Street Station has step-free access from the main entrance on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, with lifts and ramps to most platforms.
- Parking & waiting
- Flinders Street and Swanston Street have trams, restricted stopping and heavy foot traffic. The driver will phone you from a nearby spot where stopping is allowed.
- Accessibility
- The station has lifts and ramps to most platforms. If you are in a wheelchair, book a wheelchair accessible taxi and tell us where you are waiting.
- Address
- Corner Flinders Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tips from our drivers for Flinders Street Station
- The clocks above the main entrance are a well-known meeting point, but the driver may need to meet you nearby where stopping is permitted.
- Book ahead after major events, when demand is high.
- Request a fixed quote if you would like a set price for the ride home.
- Tell us how many are travelling if you are in a group.
Flinders Street Station is Melbourne’s best-known landmark station, at the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets opposite Federation Square. It is the hub of the metropolitan train network and the start of many trips home, including on the Frankston line.
Peninsula residents often head into the city for a show, a sporting event at the MCG or Rod Laver Arena, or a night out. Getting home late can mean a long train ride to Frankston followed by a wait for a bus or a taxi. After a big event, crowds on trains can be heavy. For groups, a single taxi or Maxi WAT can be more convenient and comfortable than several people travelling separately by train and then needing a lift from Frankston. Passengers with wheelchairs or mobility aids also find a direct ride much easier than crowded late-night trains and station changes.
Taxi Peninsula can pick you up from Flinders Street and take you straight home. Book ahead with your expected time and the driver will meet you at a permitted spot nearby. Groups can travel together in our Maxi WAT, and wheelchair users are well catered for. Fixed quotes are available on request.
How long is the trip home from Flinders Street Station?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 35 min
- Seafordabout 45 min
- Carrum Downsabout 45 min
- Frankstonabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis from Flinders Street Station
Can you pick me up after a concert or game in the city?
Yes. Book ahead with your expected finish time, or use “pick up when ready” and call us when you are ready. The driver will meet you at a permitted spot near Flinders Street Station. After big events, roads are busy, so allow a little extra time.
Can a group of us travel together?
Yes. Let us know how many are in your group when you make the booking. Our Maxi WAT carries up to six seated passengers plus two wheelchairs, which suits groups heading home together after a night out. A sedan suits smaller groups, and everyone travels straight home without changing trains at Frankston.
Where do I wait for my taxi at Flinders Street Station?
The driver collects you from a nearby street where taxis are allowed to stop. The driver will confirm the spot by SMS or phone, as streets around the station are busy and stopping is restricted.
Can you pick me up from Flinders Street Station straight after my train or shopping?
Yes. Book a time, or call us when you are ready. If your train is running late, just let us know and we will adjust the pick-up.
Is there step-free access at Flinders Street Station?
Flinders Street Station has step-free access from the main entrance on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, with lifts and ramps to most platforms.
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.