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Parkville · Inner-north Airport Service

Taxi from Parkville to Melbourne Airport. Fixed fare. Flight tracked.

Pre-booked transfers from anywhere in Parkville — University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Children’s, Royal Park — to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon. CBD-edge fast-run via CityLink. 24/7 from a Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

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ME CABS premium service — Parkville to Melbourne Airport transfer

Parkville → MEL · Off-peak

19 min · From A$82

Fixed fare locked at booking

19 min

Parkville to MEL off-peak

From A$82

Fixed Parkville-to-airport fare

Free

Flight tracking included

24/7

Melbourne dispatch

Real travel times · Parkville → MEL

The CityLink run, by the hour.

Parkville to Melbourne Airport is around 19 km via Royal Parade and CityLink.

ME CABS taxi at Melbourne Airport — Parkville fixed-price transfer

Fleet at Tullamarine

Lexus, Tesla & hybrid sedans

9pm – 6am

15-19 min

Free freeway, fastest run

6am – 7am

19-25 min

Pre-peak

7am – 9am

31-41 min

Royal Parade peak

9am – 3pm

19-27 min

Mid-day

3pm – 7pm

27-37 min

Evening peak

7pm – 9pm

19-25 min

Off-peak

Weekends (any time)

17-23 min

Lighter traffic

Times are Parkville central to MEL Terminal 1/2/3/4 kerb. Adjust +30-45 min for Avalon Airport (AVV).

Where we pick up · 3052

University, hospitals, Royal Park — anywhere in 3052.

Parkville plus the inner-north hospital + university precinct.

University of Melbourne

  • Parkville campus
  • Grattan Street precinct
  • Royal Parade
  • University Square
  • South Lawn

Hospital precinct

  • Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • Royal Children’s Hospital
  • Royal Women’s Hospital
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  • Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

Parkville landmarks

  • Royal Park
  • Melbourne Zoo (border)
  • Princes Park
  • Parkville Gardens
  • Trin College

Adjoining suburbs

  • Carlton (border)
  • North Melbourne (border)
  • Brunswick (border)
  • Princes Hill (border)
  • Royal Park

Hotels & venues

  • University accommodation
  • Trinity College
  • Ormond College
  • Janet Clarke Hall
  • Newman College

How pickup works

  • Drop-pin from booking
  • Driver SMS night before
  • Live ETA on the morning
  • Lobby concierge confirmed
  • No app needed
Parkville FAQ

Common Parkville pickup questions.

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Call the Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

How long does a taxi from Parkville to Melbourne Airport take?

Off-peak run is around 19 minutes via Royal Parade and CityLink. Weekday morning peak is 31-41 minutes.

What's the fixed fare from Parkville to Melbourne Airport?

Fixed fares from Parkville to MEL start from around A$82.50 in a Flex hybrid sedan, A$94.50 in a Range, and A$102.50 in a 9-seater Plus.

Where in Parkville can ME CABS pick me up?

Anywhere across Parkville — University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Children’s, Royal Women’s, Peter Mac, Royal Park, plus residential streets across 3052.

Do you do hospital pickups from RCH or Royal Melbourne?

Yes. Royal Children’s, Royal Melbourne, Royal Women’s, Peter Mac — driver coordinates kerb-side pickup at the main entrance. Pre-book or call 1300 012 018.

Which route does the driver take from Parkville to MEL?

Standard route is north on Royal Parade, onto CityLink, then up the Tullamarine Freeway — around 19 km.

Avalon Airport from Parkville?

Avalon (AVV) is around 60 km west — typical run is 55-70 minutes.

Parkville · Lock the hospital-precinct fare

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Fixed fare. Flight tracked. Hybrid & electric fleet. Pre-book online in under a minute, or call the dispatch.

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