Upwey Taxi Service

Upwey is a Dandenong Ranges township on the Belgrave rail line, with easy access to walking tracks, gardens, and Puffing Billy stops. Yarra Valley Taxis covers trips from Upwey including airport transfers and connections into the Yarra Valley.

Taxi Service in Upwey

Upwey has a quiet main street with local shops and cafes, and is set among tall eucalypts and fern gullies. It is popular with residents who want a hills lifestyle. The suburb is about 40 kilometres south-east of Melbourne’s CBD.

What We Cover

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

Airport Runs from Upwey

The drive from Upwey to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) covers around 60km and takes 55 to 65 minutes depending on traffic. We give you a fixed fare before the trip is confirmed so the cost is set before you leave home, with no meter running and no surge charges on the way.

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 Upwey 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 Upwey Taxi

Call 0404 506 728 or email yarravalleytaxi@gmail.com. We confirm every booking with your driver’s details by text.

NDIS and Medical Transport in Upwey

Yarra Valley Taxis is a registered NDIS transport provider. Upwey residents with plan-managed or self-managed funding can arrange individual trips or recurring weekly transport for therapy, community access, and specialist appointments. We accept TAC-funded travel for rehabilitation and WorkSafe-covered medical journeys. Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully is the nearest major public hospital, and we can set up a consistent pickup schedule for regular appointments.

Local Connections from Upwey

Upwey station sits on the Belgrave rail line and is a regular pickup point for residents with luggage or those catching early trains before taxis on the street are available. Local trips between Upwey, Belgrave, Ferntree Gully, and Boronia are common. The area is popular with walkers and day-trippers who use taxis to reach the start or end of tracks through the Dandenong Ranges National Park. For winery trips, Coldstream and Yarra Glen are about 50 minutes east, and we cover that route regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions