Where do we drop you off at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?
- Drop-off point
- We drop you at the main entrance on Victoria Parade or as near to your clinic building as the streets allow.
- Accessible entrance
- St Vincent’s has several buildings with their own entrances around Victoria Parade and nearby streets. Tell us your department and we will head for the nearest step-free entrance.
- Parking & waiting
- Street parking around Fitzroy and East Melbourne is scarce and time-limited. A drop-off is much easier, especially for long appointments.
- Accessibility
- Main entrances are step-free with lifts. Our drivers can help with wheelchairs, walkers and bags to the door.
- Address
- 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Tips from our drivers for St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
- Check which building your clinic is in, as St Vincent’s spans several.
- Victoria Parade has trams and heavy traffic, so allow extra time.
- Use “pick up when ready” after day procedures.
Going home from St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
- Pick-up point
- The usual meeting point for patients going home is the main entrance. Tell us the ward and we will confirm the meeting point by SMS or phone.
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
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is a public teaching hospital in Fitzroy, on the edge of the city centre. Part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, a Catholic not-for-profit health provider, it offers a wide range of specialist services and has a long history of caring for inner-city communities.
Peninsula residents may be referred to St Vincent’s for specialist surgery or care, attend outpatient clinics there, or visit family who have been admitted. The trip into the inner city, plus parking, is tiring, particularly for older patients or those who need to come back several times. Patients attending regular clinics for a long-term condition may make the trip many times a year. Each visit means a long drive or several train and tram connections, and once you add the wait and the appointment itself, it is easy for a single check-up to take the whole day. A direct ride home at the end helps.
Taxi Peninsula takes you door to door from the Peninsula to St Vincent’s and back. Our sedans suit most trips, and our wheelchair accessible vans and Maxi WAT carry passengers in their chairs with room for carers. Book online, see the fare estimate before you confirm, or ask for a fixed quote.
How long does it take to get to St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 40 min
- Seafordabout 45 min
- Carrum Downsabout 50 min
- Frankstonabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent’s has several buildings. Where will I be dropped?
Unless you name another building, the driver heads for the main entrance. If your letter names a particular building or clinic, add it to your booking notes and the driver will take you as close to that entrance as the surrounding streets allow.
Can you take me home to the Peninsula after a day procedure at St Vincent’s?
Yes. Book a “pick up when ready” trip home and tap “I’m ready” or call us once you are discharged. If you have been told not to travel alone, a family member can ride with you. Our driver will help you into the vehicle and to your door at home.
Where will you drop me off at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?
We drop you at the main entrance on Victoria Parade or as near to your clinic building as the streets allow.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?
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 St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne?
St Vincent’s has several buildings with their own entrances around Victoria Parade and nearby streets. Tell us your department and we will head for the nearest step-free entrance.
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 St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (official website)