How Much Is a Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Monash Medical Centre?
Monash Medical Centre is on Clayton Road in Clayton, in Melbourne's south-east. It is about 42 km from Tullamarine Airport, making this one of the longer airport transfer routes in Melbourne. The fixed fare is $95 to $107. That amount is confirmed when you book, before you fly.
For residents of the south-east corridor, flying into Tullamarine and needing to get to Monash Medical is a common journey with no direct public transport option. A fixed fare taxi is the most direct route from the airport to the hospital.
| From | Distance | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) | 42 km | $95–$107 |
| Melbourne CBD | 20 km | $55–$63 |
| St Kilda | 19 km | $62–$70 |
| Brighton / Sandringham | 16 km | $60–$68 |
| Dandenong | 12 km | $45–$52 |
| Frankston | 22 km | $58–$66 |
Fares are indicative. Your exact fare is confirmed at booking. Tolls included where applicable. Last reviewed July 2026.
Use the fare estimator for a precise quote from your address, or call 0422 333 880.
How Long Does It Take from Melbourne Airport to Monash Medical Centre?
The drive from Tullamarine to Monash Medical Centre in Clayton takes 40 to 55 minutes under normal conditions. The route follows the Western Ring Road or CityLink to the South Eastern Freeway, then into Clayton. Traffic around the Monash Freeway interchange can add time, particularly in peak hour.
If you have a medical appointment or procedure at Monash Medical, let us know the appointment time when you book. We set the airport pickup time based on your arrival terminal, estimated baggage time, and travel conditions for that time of day.
Is There a Direct Taxi from Melbourne Airport to Monash Medical Centre Clayton?
Yes. We provide a direct, private transfer from Tullamarine Airport to Monash Medical Centre with no shared passengers and no intermediate stops. This is a door-to-door service, not a shuttle.
There is no direct public transport link from the airport to Clayton. The trip by train requires going into the CBD, changing lines, and heading back out south-east on the Pakenham or Cranbourne line, taking well over 90 minutes. A direct taxi is significantly faster and significantly simpler for anyone travelling with luggage or in a medical context.
Monash Children's Hospital is on the same campus as Monash Medical Centre. If you are heading to Monash Children's, tell us when you book. We drop at the Children's Hospital entrance on Clayton Road, not the main MMC entrance.
How the Transfer Works
From the moment your flight lands to the entrance of Monash Medical Centre.
Book Before You Fly
Call 0422 333 880 or book online with your flight number, arrival terminal, and the specific entrance at Monash Medical you need. We confirm the fare immediately.
Flight Tracking
We monitor your flight from departure. If you are delayed, the driver adjusts. If your delay runs long, call us and we update the booking. No extra charge for waiting on airport pickups.
Airport Pickup
Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign on request, or at the ground transport pickup zone. We confirm the exact meeting point when you book.
Direct to Monash Medical
No shared shuttle, no intermediate stops. Direct to the entrance you need at Monash Medical Centre or Monash Children's Hospital, whichever applies to your visit.
Questions About the Airport to Monash Medical Transfer
Book Your Airport Transfer Before You Fly.
Fixed fare from Melbourne Airport directly to Monash Medical Centre. No meter. No guessing. Confirmed before you board.