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Richmond · Inner-east Airport Service

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

Pre-booked transfers from anywhere in Richmond, Burnley (border), Cremorne (border) to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Avalon. CityLink fast-run, fares locked at booking, drivers track your flight. 24/7 from a Melbourne dispatch on 1300 012 018.

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ME CABS premium service — Richmond to Melbourne Airport transfer

Richmond → MEL · Off-peak

36 min · From A$124

Fixed fare locked at booking

36 min

Richmond to MEL off-peak

From A$124

Fixed Richmond-to-airport fare

Free

Flight tracking included

24/7

Melbourne dispatch

Real travel times · Richmond → MEL

The CityLink run, by the hour.

Richmond to Melbourne Airport is around 34 km via Hoddle Street and CityLink — close to CBD, fast off-peak.

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

Fleet at Tullamarine

Lexus, Tesla & hybrid sedans

9pm – 6am

32-36 min

Free freeway, fastest run

6am – 7am

36-42 min

Pre-peak

7am – 9am

48-60 min

Hoddle peak

9am – 3pm

36-44 min

Mid-day

3pm – 7pm

44-56 min

Evening peak

7pm – 9pm

36-42 min

Off-peak

Weekends (any time)

34-40 min

Lighter traffic

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

Where we pick up · 3121

Bridge Road, Swan Street, residential — anywhere in 3121.

Richmond plus the wider inner-east.

Richmond central

  • Bridge Road precinct
  • Swan Street strip
  • Church Street
  • Victoria Gardens shopping
  • Richmond train station

Richmond pubs & sport

  • MCG (border)
  • AAMI Park (border)
  • Punt Road (Tigers)
  • Bridge Road retail
  • Burnley Park

Adjoining suburbs

  • Burnley (border)
  • Cremorne (border)
  • Abbotsford (border)
  • South Yarra (nearby)
  • East Melbourne (nearby)

Health & education

  • Epworth Hospital
  • Richmond High
  • Yarra Park
  • MCG events
  • Burnley College

Hotels & venues

  • Quest Richmond
  • Larwill Studio (Doubletree)
  • MCG
  • AAMI Park
  • Bridge Road shopping

How pickup works

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

Common Richmond pickup questions.

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

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

Off-peak run is around 36 minutes via Hoddle Street and CityLink. Weekday morning peak is 48-60 minutes.

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

Fixed fares from Richmond to MEL start from around A$124.50 in a Green Class hybrid sedan, A$136.50 in a Comfort XL, and A$144.50 in a 9-seater Group Move.

Where in Richmond can ME CABS pick me up?

Anywhere across Richmond — Bridge Road, Swan Street, Church Street, MCG, AAMI Park, plus residential streets across 3121.

Do you do MCG / AAMI Park pickups after events?

Yes. Pre-book before the event so the driver is waiting kerb-side when you walk out.

Which route does the driver take from Richmond to MEL?

Standard route is north on Hoddle Street, west onto CityLink, then up the Tullamarine Freeway — around 34 km.

Avalon Airport from Richmond?

Avalon (AVV) is around 65 km west — typical run is 60-75 minutes.

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