Where do we drop you off at Sandringham Hospital?
- Drop-off point
- We drop you at the main entrance or the emergency department set-down, depending on your booking.
- Accessible entrance
- Sandringham Hospital is a compact site with a main entrance and a separate emergency entrance. Both are accessible; tell us which you need.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking close to the hospital is limited and can be busy. A drop-off saves walking from a distant spot.
- Accessibility
- The main entrance is step-free and the hospital is relatively easy to navigate, which suits older patients.
- Address
- 193 Bluff Road, Sandringham VIC 3191
Tips from our drivers for Sandringham Hospital
- Tell us whether you need the emergency department or the main entrance.
- Bayside traffic can slow on summer weekends, so allow a little extra time.
- For outpatient appointments, bring your referral letter and list of medications.
Going home from Sandringham Hospital
- Pick-up point
- The front entrance is the usual meeting point for patients heading home. We will call or message on arrival.
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
Sandringham Hospital is a community hospital in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, run by Alfred Health. It has an emergency department, general medical care and outpatient services, and serves residents from Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Hampton and nearby areas.
Residents of Frankston and the upper Peninsula sometimes visit Sandringham to see family admitted there, or are referred to clinics on the site. Its smaller scale makes it less daunting than the large city hospitals, but getting there without a car still takes some planning. Visitors from Frankston, Seaford or Carrum often prefer to skip the drive up the Nepean Highway and the hunt for a park in the surrounding residential streets. Patients attending outpatient clinics or being discharged after a short stay also tend to appreciate a direct ride home. For older visitors who no longer drive, a taxi can be the difference between seeing a relative regularly and only now and then, and a familiar driver on a regular run makes the trips easier still.
Taxi Peninsula provides straightforward door-to-door trips along the bay to Sandringham. Choose a sedan, a wheelchair accessible van or a Maxi WAT depending on your needs. Carers ride along, drivers help with doors and bags, and we accept MPTP cards, NDIS and aged-care accounts.
How long does it take to get to Sandringham Hospital?
- Melbourne CBDabout 20 min
- Dandenongabout 25 min
- Seafordabout 25 min
- Carrum Downsabout 30 min
- Frankstonabout 30 min
- Mount Elizaabout 35 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Sandringham Hospital
Can you take me to Sandringham Hospital’s emergency department?
Yes, if your situation is not life-threatening and you can travel seated or in your own wheelchair. Tell us it is the emergency department and we will take you to that entrance. For a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance rather than booking a taxi.
I’m visiting a relative. Can I book a set return time?
Yes. Book a return trip with a pick-up time that suits the end of visiting hours, or choose “pick up when ready” and let us know when you are leaving. The driver will meet you at the main entrance and can help you into the vehicle if you need a hand.
Where will you drop me off at Sandringham Hospital?
We drop you at the main entrance or the emergency department set-down, depending on your booking.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Sandringham 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 Sandringham Hospital?
Sandringham Hospital is a compact site with a main entrance and a separate emergency entrance. Both are accessible; tell us which you need.
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 Sandringham Hospital (official website)