Hastings is the main town on the Western Port side of the Peninsula, a working port and marina community, and Taxi Peninsula covers it every hour of the week. We dispatch sedans for everyday travel and wheelchair accessible taxis for passengers who stay in their chair for the journey. Our passengers include residents travelling to appointments and shopping, marina visitors, and people working in and around the port.
The town centre sits around High Street and the Frankston-Flinders Road, with shops, a supermarket and medical services. Down at the water, the Hastings foreshore, Western Port Marina and the fishing jetties are popular with boating families and anglers, and the Port of Hastings brings industry and shift work. Hastings station is on the Stony Point line, with less frequent trains than the metropolitan network, so many people prefer a taxi to Frankston station. HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point is close by, and we often carry navy personnel and visiting families. Frankston Hospital, Rosebud Hospital, Bayside Shopping Centre and Melbourne Airport are regular destinations.
Shift workers and early travellers should book the night before so a car is ready on time. For groups, or a heavier power chair, the Maxi WAT has a hydraulic hoist and seats six plus two wheelchairs. We take MPTP cards, and NDIS and aged-care accounts; carers travel with the passenger. The fare estimate shows before you confirm, and fixed quotes are available.
Popular trips from Hastings
- Taxi from Stony Point Station to Hastings about 10 min
How long does it take to get places from Hastings?
- Melbourne CBDabout 75 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 100 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 25 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 55 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 35 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Hastings?
- Frankston Hospital
- Frankston Station
- HMAS Cerberus
- Western Port Marina
- Rosebud Hospital
- Bayside Shopping Centre
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Hastings?
Frankston-Flinders Road is the main route north through Tyabb and Somerville to Frankston, and it can slow at school and work start times. The Stony Point line stops at Hastings station, but trains are infrequent. Around the marina and foreshore, weekend boat traffic and trailer parking can make pick-ups tricky, so choose a clear meeting point. For HMAS Cerberus, we drop off at the main gate area unless you have other arrangements. Many residential streets are quiet and wide, making wheelchair loading straightforward at the kerb. On summer weekends, traffic builds near the foreshore and boat ramps.
What trips can I book from Hastings?
- 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 Hastings
Can you take me from Hastings to HMAS Cerberus?
Yes. HMAS Cerberus is at Crib Point, a short trip from Hastings, and we carry personnel, visitors and families there regularly. We drop off at the main gate area, as access beyond that depends on base security arrangements. Book ahead for early starts and for ceremonies or family days, when traffic around the base increases.
Is the Stony Point train or a taxi better for getting from Hastings to Frankston?
It depends on timing. The Stony Point line runs less often than metropolitan trains, so if your schedule does not match, a taxi to Frankston station or Frankston Hospital is quicker. A taxi is also easier with luggage, shopping or a wheelchair. We can set up regular bookings for commuting.
Do you pick up shift workers in Hastings at night?
We do. Taxi Peninsula runs 24 hours, seven days, and shift workers in Hastings and around the port book us for late finishes and early starts. Set up a recurring booking so you do not have to arrange each trip, and include the exact gate or meeting point at your workplace.
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.