Carrum Downs mixes residential streets with a large industrial area, and Taxi Peninsula serves both day and night. We send sedans for regular trips and wheelchair accessible taxis for people who need to travel in their chair.
The suburb sits between the Frankston Freeway, EastLink and the Frankston-Dandenong Road, which makes it a key junction for trips around the south-east. Its industrial estates around roads like Hall Road and Ballarto Road employ many shift workers, while the residential side has shops, schools and aged-care facilities. There is no train station in the suburb; the nearest are Seaford, Kananook and Frankston on the Frankston line. People commonly travel to Frankston Hospital, Bayside Shopping Centre, Dandenong, Monash Medical Centre and Melbourne Airport. Residents use us to get to work, appointments, the shops and the train, and also for social trips such as family visits or nights out in Frankston. We also carry workers between sites and to the airport for business travel.
If you work early or late shifts, a recurring booking takes the hassle out of getting to work. Book ahead for flights and medical appointments too, especially on weekday mornings when the freeways are busy. Our Maxi WAT carries six seated passengers and two wheelchairs, useful for groups, work teams or aged-care outings. MPTP cards are accepted, along with NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers travel with the passenger. Ask for a fixed quote for longer trips.
Popular trips from Carrum Downs
- Taxi from Karingal Hub to Carrum Downs about 10 min
- Taxi from Bayside Shopping Centre to Carrum Downs about 10 min
- Taxi from Frankston Station to Carrum Downs about 10 min
- Taxi from Carrum Downs to Frankston Private Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Carrum Downs to Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre about 10 min
- Taxi from Carrum Downs to Peninsula Private Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Carrum Downs to Frankston Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Carrum Downs to Moorabbin Airport about 20 min
How long does it take to get places from Carrum Downs?
- Melbourne CBDabout 50 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 75 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 10 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 25 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Carrum Downs?
- Frankston Hospital
- Frankston Station
- Bayside Shopping Centre
- Seaford Station
- Dandenong
- Monash Medical Centre
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Carrum Downs?
Frankston-Dandenong Road is the main north-south route and can be heavy with trucks during business hours. EastLink and the Frankston Freeway provide quick access north and south. Industrial areas can be confusing at night, with large sites and multiple gates, so give the exact entrance or building number. There is no train station in Carrum Downs; Seaford, Kananook and Frankston stations on the Frankston line are closest. School zones and shopping areas add congestion at peak times. Residential streets on the western side are quieter and easier for wheelchair loading. Peak-hour traffic on Frankston-Dandenong Road and near the EastLink ramps can add time to your trip. Night pick-ups in industrial areas are safest at a lit entrance.
What trips can I book from Carrum Downs?
- Wheelchair accessible taxis
- Medical & hospital trips
- Airport transfers
- NDIS & aged care
- Group & Maxi travel
- Events & day trips
- Local taxi service
- Winery tours
- Hotel & resort transfers
- Weddings
- Parcel delivery
- Pet transport
Questions about travelling in Carrum Downs
Can you pick me up from my workplace in the Carrum Downs industrial area?
Yes. Give us the business name, street address and the specific gate or building where you will be waiting, since some sites are large with several entrances. Shift workers can set up recurring bookings for early starts and late finishes. We operate 24 hours, seven days, including public holidays.
What is the nearest train station to Carrum Downs?
Carrum Downs has no station of its own. Seaford and Kananook stations on the Frankston line are closest for most residents, with Frankston station a short trip south. We can drop you at any of them, or take you directly to your destination if that suits better.
Do you transport residents from aged-care homes in Carrum Downs?
We do. Many trips are to medical appointments, family visits and outings. Staff or family can book on behalf of a resident, and an aged-care account can be used. Our wheelchair vehicles have four-point restraints and lap-sash seatbelts, and a carer can travel with the resident.
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.