Arriving at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Drop-off point
- We drop off at the main Grattan Street set-down area, or nearer to your clinic where that is possible. Building works in the Parkville precinct mean set-down points can change over time.
- Accessible entrance
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a large site with a main entrance on Grattan Street and several other entries. Tell us your department so we can drop you at the closest step-free door.
- Address
- 300 Grattan Street, Parkville VIC 3050
Everything about getting to The Royal Melbourne Hospital by wheelchair taxi
Going home from The Royal Melbourne Hospital to Melbourne Airport
Not sure when you will be discharged? Book a “pick up when ready” trip and tell us when the ward lets you go.
Book the trip home — pick up when ready Ready now? Call 0468 323 211
Questions
How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to The Royal Melbourne Hospital?
It depends on the exact address and time of day — call 0468 323 211 for a price. MPTP members pay half (up to the subsidy limit), and NDIS and aged-care accounts can be invoiced.
How long does the trip from Melbourne Airport to The Royal Melbourne Hospital take?
About 25 minutes for the 22.7 km without traffic. We allow a few extra minutes to load and secure your wheelchair.
Where do you drop off at The Royal Melbourne Hospital?
We drop off at the main Grattan Street set-down area, or nearer to your clinic where that is possible. Building works in the Parkville precinct mean set-down points can change over time.
Can you take me home to Melbourne Airport when I’m discharged?
Yes. Book a “pick up when ready” trip: choose the day, then tap “I’m ready” on your booking page or call us when the ward lets you go, and we send the driver.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Tell us how many people are travelling when you book; carers travel at no extra charge.
Other trips from Melbourne Airport
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Melbourne Airport about 5 min
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Essendon Fields Airport about 10 min
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Essendon Fields Airport about 10 min
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to The Royal Children’s Hospital about 20 min
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to The Royal Women’s Hospital about 25 min
- Taxi from Melbourne Airport to The Royal Women’s Hospital about 25 min