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Preston · Inner-north Airport Service

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

Pre-booked transfers from anywhere in Preston, Preston West, Reservoir (border), Coburg North (border) to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon. CityLink and Tullamarine Freeway run. 24/7 from a Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

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ME CABS premium service — Preston to Melbourne Airport transfer

Preston → MEL · Off-peak

25 min

Fixed fare locked at booking

25 min

Preston to MEL off-peak

Fixed

No surge Preston-to-airport fare

Free

Flight tracking included

24/7

Melbourne dispatch

Real travel times · Preston → MEL

The CityLink run, by the hour.

Preston to Melbourne Airport is around 20 km via the M80 Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway.

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

Fleet at Tullamarine

Lexus, Tesla & hybrid sedans

9pm – 6am

21-25 min

Free freeway, fastest run

6am – 7am

25-31 min

Pre-peak

7am – 9am

38-48 min

Weekday morning peak

9am – 3pm

25-33 min

Mid-day

3pm – 7pm

33-45 min

Evening peak

7pm – 9pm

25-31 min

Off-peak

Weekends (any time)

23-29 min

Lighter traffic

Times are Preston central to MEL Terminal 1/2/3/4 kerb. Adjust +35-50 min for Avalon Airport (AVV).

Where we pick up · 3072

High Street, Preston Market, residential — anywhere in 3072.

Preston plus the wider inner-north corridor.

Preston central

  • High Street precinct
  • Preston Market
  • Preston train station
  • Northland Shopping Centre (border)
  • Murray Road precinct

Preston West

  • Bell Street precinct
  • Tyler Street
  • Albert Street
  • Mansfield Street
  • Plenty Road

Adjoining suburbs

  • Reservoir (border)
  • Coburg North (border)
  • Northcote (nearby)
  • Thornbury (nearby)
  • Bell Park (nearby)

Schools & venues

  • Preston Secondary
  • Preston Market
  • Preston Library
  • Preston Town Hall
  • Northcote High (nearby)

Inner-north neighbours

  • Coburg
  • Brunswick (nearby)
  • Northcote
  • Thornbury
  • Reservoir

How pickup works

  • Drop-pin from booking
  • Driver SMS night before
  • Live ETA on the morning
  • Kerb-side at your door
  • No app needed
Preston FAQ

Common Preston pickup questions.

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

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

Off-peak run is around 25 minutes via the M80 Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway. Weekday morning peak is 38-48 minutes.

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

Your fare from Preston to MEL is a fixed price locked at booking, and depends on the vehicle class you choose (Flex hybrid sedan, Plus, or 9-seater Group). Get an exact quote on the fare estimate page or by calling 1300 012 018.

Where in Preston can ME CABS pick me up?

Anywhere across Preston, Preston West — High Street, Preston Market, the train station, plus residential streets across 3072.

Do you do early-morning Preston-to-airport runs?

Yes — 24/7. Pre-book the night before.

Which route does the driver take from Preston to MEL?

Standard route is south to the M80 Ring Road, then west onto the Tullamarine Freeway — around 20 km.

Avalon Airport from Preston?

Avalon (AVV) is around 70 km south-west — typical run is 65-80 minutes.

Preston · Lock the inner-north 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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