Taxi Service Thornbury
Looking for a reliable taxi service in Thornbury? Book Melbourne Taxi provides fast, comfortable, and affordable transport throughout Thornbury and surrounding Inner North areas. Whether you need a point to point ride across town, an airport transfer, or a corporate taxi, our professional drivers are ready around the clock.
Our drivers hold Commercial Passenger Vehicle (CPV) accreditation from Transport for Victoria, the government licence required for all for-hire vehicles in Victoria. Every vehicle is GPS-tracked, insured, and cleaned before each booking. You see a fare estimate before you book and there are no hidden fees or surge pricing.
Rated 4.9 stars from 67+ verified Google reviews. Serving Thornbury and Inner North since 2015.
Getting Around Thornbury
Thornbury's High Street has one of Melbourne's most active late night dining and bar scenes, and we cover the area after Thornbury Theatre shows and weekend closings regularly. The airport run from Thornbury to Tullamarine starts from $55 and the trip takes around 25 minutes in the early morning.
Airport Transfers from Thornbury
Thornbury is approximately 20 km by road from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Our airport transfer service from Thornbury includes flight tracking and luggage assistance, so you're never left waiting. Meet and greet at arrivals is available for $25.
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We also service Avalon Airport and Essendon Fields. Pre-book your transfer at least 2 hours in advance for guaranteed on-time pickup from your Thornbury address.
- Flight tracking and real-time updates
- Meet and greet at arrivals ($25)
- Luggage assistance included
- All Melbourne airports covered
- No surge pricing at any hour
Taxi Fares from Thornbury
Fares below are for a standard sedan on the weekday day rate unless shown, with tolls extra. There is no surge pricing at any hour.
| Destination | Fare | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | From $55 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne Airport, Maxi Cab (up to 11 passengers) | From $72 | 25–40 min |
| Melbourne CBD | From $39.90 | 15–25 min |
| Short trips within Thornbury | From $39.90 | 5–15 min |
Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to any address.
Maxi Cabs in Thornbury
Travelling with a group? Our maxi cabs seat up to 11 passengers with room for luggage. Good for family airport trips, group events and anything where a regular sedan does not fit everyone in Thornbury. All maxi cabs are air-conditioned, modern, and driven by experienced chauffeurs familiar with Inner North roads.
Why Choose Our Taxi Service in Thornbury?
We track your location and arrive exactly when scheduled, with no waiting around.
Our drivers know Thornbury and the best routes to save you time.
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest safety standards.
No surge pricing, no hidden fees. See your fare estimate before you book.
Book any time, day or night. We're always available when you need us.
All drivers are background-checked, licensed, and professionally trained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book online or call 0422 333 880 any time of day. For airport runs, book at least 2 hours before your pickup.
A standard sedan from Thornbury to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) starts from about $55 on the weekday day rate, or $72 in a maxi cab. Tolls are extra, and the per km rate is a little higher Friday to Sunday and from 10pm to 4am.
Yes. Our maxi cabs carry up to 11 passengers plus luggage, and the maxi fare from Thornbury to Melbourne Airport starts from about $72, tolls extra.
Yes. We run around the clock every day, including public holidays, so a taxi in Thornbury is there at 3 am or on Christmas Day.
Yes. We are a registered NDIS transport provider, and we also cover TAC and WorkSafe transport.
Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard and cash with no card surcharge, and corporate accounts can be billed directly.
No. There is no demand pricing at busy times. Fares are calculated from a $9.90 flag fall plus $2.20 per km ($2.30 Friday to Sunday, $2.34 from 10pm to 4am), with a $39.90 minimum; tolls are extra and we confirm your fare when we call to confirm the booking.
A standard sedan from Thornbury to Melbourne CBD is estimated at $39.90 on the weekday day rate, tolls extra. Use our fare estimator for an estimate to your exact address.
Yes. Book both legs at once and we track your inbound flight. The fare from Melbourne Airport back to Thornbury starts from about $60, which includes the $5.26 airport pickup fee.
Last reviewed: July 2026
What Our Passengers Say
Rated 4.9 from 75 reviews on Google. These are real reviews, shown exactly as our passengers wrote them.
I 100% recommend Book Melbourne Taxi. They are very accommodating, always respond quickly, and have never failed us. Even with last-minute or rush bookings, they consistently manage to find a taxi that suits my family’s preferences. Their service is reliable, efficient, and stress-free every time.
Prompt and courteous service. Highly recommend and very happy to use again when I’m back in Melbourne.
Very professional and the driver was amazing highly recommended
Brilliant customer service, swift service, spotless vehicles and great communication. Thank you
100% reliable and reasonably priced service. Lovely cars every time. Always happy to use this service.
Wonderful service, on-time, friendly booking assistance and drivers. Felt safe, very clean car. We will definitely book with you again. Thank you
Fabulous! Professional, respectful, personable. On time, polite, extremely smooth and efficient trip. I can’t say enough positive superlatives, thank you!
Great service, very responsive with communication. Punctual. Car was luxurious. Reasonable price for the car
Very prompt and great service. Definitely recommend and will use again next time we're in Melbourne. Thank you!
Excellent services, spotless vehicles. Excellent drivers who know their way around (not often the case in Melbourne). Easy booking and immediate confirmation. Highly recommended.