Where do we drop you off at The Royal Women’s Hospital?
- Drop-off point
- The driver pulls into the drop-off area at the main entrance. The Royal Women’s, Royal Melbourne and Peter Mac are close together, so be specific in your booking.
- Accessible entrance
- The Royal Women’s main entrance is step-free and suitable for prams. Tell us which clinic or area you are visiting so the driver knows where to go.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking in Parkville is limited and expensive. A drop-off avoids having to leave a partner or new parent alone while the car is parked.
- Accessibility
- The building has level access, lifts and space for prams and wheelchairs.
- Address
- Corner Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Tips from our drivers for The Royal Women’s Hospital
- For the trip home with a newborn, bring your fitted baby capsule.
- Clinic times can run late, so use “pick up when ready” for the return.
- Name The Royal Women’s Hospital clearly, as several hospitals share the precinct.
Going home from The Royal Women’s Hospital
- Pick-up point
- Families usually meet the taxi at the main entrance. Tell us the ward when you book and we will confirm the pick-up point.
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
The Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville is Australia’s largest specialist hospital dedicated to women and newborns. It provides maternity care, specialist women’s health services, gynaecology and care for newborn babies who need extra support.
Women from the Peninsula and Frankston may be referred to The Women’s for specialist pregnancy care, complex births or gynaecological treatment. That can mean many trips into the city over a pregnancy, often at times when driving is uncomfortable or not advised. Partners and family members also travel up to visit, and new parents need a safe way home. When a baby needs care in the newborn intensive or special care nursery, parents may travel to the hospital daily for weeks. Having a dependable ride from the Peninsula at any hour helps parents spend as much time with their baby as possible, without worrying about the drive or parking at the end of it.
Taxi Peninsula offers door-to-door trips for antenatal appointments, admissions, visits and the journey home. Bring your own baby capsule and the driver will give you time to fit it. Choose a wheelchair accessible vehicle if you use a wheelchair, and ask for a fixed quote for the longer trip from the Peninsula.
How long does it take to get to The Royal Women’s Hospital?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 40 min
- Seafordabout 50 min
- Carrum Downsabout 50 min
- Frankstonabout 55 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to The Royal Women’s Hospital
Can I take a taxi home from The Royal Women’s with my new baby?
Yes. Bring your own fitted baby capsule or car seat, and the driver will help with bags and give you time to install it safely. Book with “pick up when ready” so you can leave once discharge is complete, and tell us in the notes that you are travelling with a newborn.
I’m heavily pregnant and can’t drive. Can you take me to my appointments?
Yes. We can take you to each appointment and bring you home, with a partner or support person travelling with you. Book online or call us. If you are in labour and need urgent care, call the hospital or Triple Zero (000) for advice rather than relying on a booked taxi.
Where will you drop me off at The Royal Women’s Hospital?
The driver pulls into the drop-off area at the main entrance. The Royal Women’s, Royal Melbourne and Peter Mac are close together, so be specific in your booking.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at The Royal Women’s 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 The Royal Women’s Hospital?
The Royal Women’s main entrance is step-free and suitable for prams. Tell us which clinic or area you are visiting so the driver knows where to go.
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 The Royal Women’s Hospital (official website)