Somerville is a growing town on the eastern side of the Peninsula, with new estates spreading out from an established centre, and Taxi Peninsula serves it around the clock. You can book a sedan for ordinary journeys or a wheelchair accessible taxi with a ramp or hydraulic hoist. Young families, older residents in established streets and commuters heading for the train all use us, and we are glad to set up regular bookings for appointments and therapy.
The town centre is along Eramosa Road, with supermarkets, cafes and local services, and Frankston-Flinders Road runs through on its way between Baxter and Tyabb. Somerville station is on the Stony Point line, and Somerville Secondary College and several primary schools make school times busy. Locals travel to Frankston Hospital, Frankston station for metropolitan trains, Bayside Shopping Centre, Mornington for shops and The Bays Hospital, and Melbourne Airport. The town is surrounded by orchards, nurseries and small farms, so some addresses are well out of the centre.
Book the night before if you have an early flight or a set appointment time. The Maxi WAT seats six with two wheelchair positions, ideal for family groups or heavier power chairs. We accept MPTP cards, along with NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers travel with the passenger. Drivers help from the door to the vehicle, including with walking frames and shopping bags, and you will receive confirmation by SMS or email.
Popular trips from Somerville
- Taxi from Karingal Hub to Somerville about 10 min
- Taxi from Somerville to Frankston Private Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Somerville to Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre about 10 min
- Taxi from Somerville to Peninsula Private Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Somerville to Frankston Hospital about 10 min
- Taxi from Bayside Shopping Centre to Somerville about 15 min
- Taxi from Frankston Station to Somerville about 15 min
- Taxi from Somerville to Beleura Private Hospital about 15 min
How long does it take to get places from Somerville?
- Melbourne CBDabout 65 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 90 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 10 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 45 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 Somerville?
- Frankston Hospital
- Frankston Station
- Bayside Shopping Centre
- Mornington
- The Bays Hospital
- Hastings
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Somerville?
Eramosa Road and Frankston-Flinders Road meet in the town centre and can be busy at school drop-off and pick-up times. Peninsula Link is accessible via Baxter for faster trips north to EastLink and Melbourne. Somerville station is on the Stony Point line; trains are less frequent than metropolitan services, so check connections at Frankston. Newer estates have similar-looking streets, so double-check the address when booking, and farm properties should include gate details. Outside the centre, rural roads have little street lighting, so a porch light helps at night. Weekend traffic towards Hastings and the Western Port coast also passes through town.
What trips can I book from Somerville?
- 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 Somerville
Can you take me from Somerville station to home with my shopping?
Yes, and the driver can help carry bags to your door. Many Somerville residents use a taxi between the station, the Eramosa Road shops and home. If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, tell us when booking, and give a clear pick-up point near the station or the shops.
Do you go from Somerville to Mornington for appointments?
We do. Mornington is a common destination for Somerville residents, whether for The Bays Hospital, specialists or shopping. Give us the clinic name and appointment time, and choose a set return time or the pick up when ready option. A carer can travel with the passenger.
My Somerville address is in a new estate. Will the driver find it?
New streets sometimes take time to show up in maps. Add a note with the nearest main road or a landmark, and check your street name and number when booking. If the estate has several entrances, mention which one to use. Your confirmation by SMS or email shows the address for checking.
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.