Ringwood VIC Taxi Service

Ringwood is one of Melbourne’s major eastern activity centres, home to Eastland Shopping Centre and on the Belgrave and Lilydale train lines. Yarra Valley Taxis covers regular trips from Ringwood for airport transfers, valley wine tours, and corporate travel.

Taxi Service in Ringwood

Ringwood sits about 28 km east of Melbourne’s CBD by road, where the Eastern Freeway, EastLink and the Maroondah Highway meet. Our drivers pick up across Ringwood, Ringwood North and Ringwood East every day, from homes and units to Ringwood station, Eastland and Maroondah Hospital, and know which side of the station and which car park entrance makes for the quickest getaway.

What We Cover

• Airport transfers to Tullamarine and Avalon from Ringwood
• Winery and cellar door transfers throughout the Yarra Valley
• School pickups and drop offs
• Corporate travel and early morning flights
• Medical appointments and hospital transfers
• Late night and early morning rides, all seven days

Common Trips from Ringwood

Trip	Distance	Time
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)	46 km	45 to 55 min
Avalon Airport	98 km	about 1 hr 10 min
Melbourne CBD	28 km	35 to 40 min
Lilydale	14 km	about 20 min
Domaine Chandon, Coldstream	27 km	about 30 min
Yarra Glen	27 km	about 30 min
Healesville	46 km	about 50 min
Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood East	3 km	under 10 min

Distances are approximate and times are for light traffic. Weekday peaks on the Eastern Freeway and the Maroondah Highway can add a good deal more, so allow extra time for flights.

Airport Runs from Ringwood

The drive from Ringwood to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) covers around 46 km and usually takes 45 to 55 minutes via the Eastern Freeway and CityLink, longer in peak traffic. Local trips run on the meter, and for the airport you call or email us and we agree a fixed fare before the trip is confirmed, so the cost is set before you leave home. No surge charges on the way. See our Melbourne Airport transfers page for every suburb’s airport times.

We track your flight number. If your arrival runs early or late we adjust the pickup time so there is no waiting at the terminal. Early morning departures from Ringwood are available from 4am. For late night arrivals we monitor the arrivals board and wait until your bags are through before confirming your driver is on the way.

We cover all terminals at Tullamarine including domestic and international. Avalon Airport transfers are also available on request. Call 0404 506 728 to arrange a booking.

Book Your Ringwood Taxi

The quickest way to book is the booking form at the top of this page: enter your pickup and drop off, choose a vehicle and send the request, and we call or text to confirm your driver. For a fixed price on an airport run or a longer trip, use our get a quote page. You can also call 0404 506 728 or email yarravalleytaxi@gmail.com.

NDIS and Medical Transport in Ringwood

Yarra Valley Taxis is a registered NDIS transport provider. Ringwood residents with plan managed or self managed funding can book individual trips or a recurring weekly schedule for therapy, specialist visits, and community access travel. We also accept TAC funded transport for accident rehabilitation appointments and WorkSafe covered journeys to medical treatment. Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East is one of our most common regular booking destinations, and we can coordinate round trips so you are not waiting around for a return car.

Local Connections from Ringwood

Ringwood is a natural transfer hub for people moving between Melbourne’s eastern rail lines and the Yarra Valley. Many residents take the train into the city but prefer a taxi for luggage heavy airport departures, late night returns, and early morning pickups before trains are running frequently. We also cover Ringwood to Lilydale, Ringwood to Healesville, and trips down toward the Dandenong Ranges from the same base. Ringwood station, Eastland Shopping Centre, Ringwood Town Square, Maroondah Hospital and the industrial precinct around Greenwood Drive are all regular pickup points: tell us the entrance or car park level when you book and your driver will meet you there.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

About 45 to 55 minutes for the 46 km run via the Eastern Freeway and CityLink, and longer in weekday peak traffic. Book with your flight number and your driver will track the flight and adjust the pickup time if it changes.

How much is a taxi from Ringwood to Melbourne Airport?

Airport trips get a fixed quote agreed by phone or email before you travel, so you know the price before you leave home. The booking form at the top of this page shows an estimate first, and you can call 0404 506 728 or use the get a quote page for the fixed price. Tolls may apply on CityLink.

Is the fare fixed or metered?

Metered by default, fixed on request. Local trips around Ringwood run on the taxi meter, and airport trips and longer runs can have a fixed quote agreed before you travel. There is no surge pricing.

Can I book a taxi in Ringwood for today?

Yes. We take bookings 24 hours a day, seven days a week, subject to a car being free. For early morning airport departures, booking the day before is the safest way to secure a driver.

Can I get picked up from Ringwood station or Eastland?

Yes, Ringwood station and Eastland are both regular pickup points, along with Ringwood Town Square and Maroondah Hospital. Tell us the entrance, car park level or side of the station when you book so your driver meets you at the right spot.

Do you provide child seats for trips from Ringwood?

Yes, on request. Tell us the age of each child when you book, ideally a day ahead, and the driver fits a capsule, forward facing seat or booster before pickup. We confirm the seat and any charge for it when you book.

Do you take NDIS bookings in Ringwood?

Yes. Plan managed and self managed NDIS participants in Ringwood can book single trips or a regular weekly schedule, including trips to Maroondah Hospital and specialist appointments.

Do you take bookings from Ringwood for a group heading to the airport?

Yes, our Maxi Van covers up to 11 passengers and luggage in one vehicle, so a family or group from Ringwood does not need to split into two cars.