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. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel. 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. This gives an estimated fare; when we call to confirm your booking we can agree a fixed fare before you travel.
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.
Very clean cab, polite drivers. I was assisted with my luggage bot in and out of the car.
I had the opportunity to use his services several times, drivers really nice and good vibes, excellent driving, always on time! You will not be disappointed. I recommend it!
i used them for a very early trip and they were there early. very comfortable ride and very easy process. will be using them many more times
A quick 5min phone call with Omer and we were able to book a day trip to the Great Ocean Road during the weekend. Our driver arrived on time and was very professional throughout the trip. The car was nice and clean with bottles of water. Overall an amazing service and would book again.
Excellent service and communication, prestige clean cars and very friendly professional drivers. Most efficient and comfortable services I have experienced in 15 years of business!
Best drive in Melbourne. I have very smooth ride to airport.
The guy was very nice. Help me to put the luggage in the car. Excellent service. Will definitely use him again. Thank you
Prompt taxi pick up. Polite and professional driver. Clean and modern vehicle. We will hire again.
Prompt and courteous service. Highly recommend and very happy to use again when I’m back in Melbourne.
Absolutely immaculate the vehicles, always on time. Omer extremely pleasant the driver I had today arranged by Sukh. Thank you once again for your impeccable service