Taxi Services in The Patch

Silver Taxi Melbourne provides fast, reliable, and professional taxi services in The Patch and surrounding areas. Whether you need an early morning airport run, a corporate transfer, a medical appointment, or a safe late night ride home, we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We're a locally operated taxi company with licensed, professional drivers covering all of Greater Melbourne. Our drivers know The Patch well: the fastest routes, local landmarks, and the best way to get you there on time.

About The Patch

The Patch is a small village in the Dandenong Ranges at postcode 3792, within the Shire of Yarra Ranges. It sits about 40 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, on the eastern edge of Sherbrooke Forest between Belgrave, Kallista and Monbulk. It remains one of the quietest and most heavily treed pockets of the Ranges, with narrow roads shaded by mountain ash and tree ferns. Many residents choose The Patch specifically for that seclusion, trading convenience for treetop views and birdsong over traffic noise.

Sherbrooke Forest, part of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, borders the village on three sides and is known across Melbourne for its lyrebirds, wet forest and the Sherbrooke Falls walking track. Grants Picnic Ground, a short drive from the village, is famous for its resident cockatoos, king parrots and crimson rosellas, and draws day trippers from across the city on weekends. The Patch General Store remains the social hub of the small community, serving as post office, cafe and meeting point rolled into one.

The Patch has no train station, shopping strip or major landmark of its own beyond the forest surrounding it, so most residents travel to Belgrave, Kallista or Monbulk for groceries, trains and everyday services. The narrow, single lane roads through the trees are easy to misjudge for anyone unfamiliar with the area, especially at night when wildlife crosses the road and visibility drops under the tree canopy, which is where a taxi driver who already knows the Ranges makes a real difference over a self driven hire car.

The Patch to Melbourne Airport Taxi

Fixed price airport transfers with no surge pricing, ever. You see an estimate before you book, and we confirm the fare when we call. We track your flight in real time and your driver waits if delayed, at no extra charge.

from $159 to $175Fare to Tullamarine, plus tolls
T1 T2 T3 T4All Terminals
AvalonAlso Serviced
Book Airport Transfer

Our Services in The Patch

Airport Transfers

Taxi from The Patch to Melbourne Airport and Avalon, estimated before you book. Flight tracking included.

Corporate Taxi

Professional executive transport for businesses in The Patch. Cabcharge and corporate accounts available.

Door to Door

Everyday rides from your door to anywhere in Melbourne: medical, shopping, school runs and more.

Maxi Taxi

Group transport for up to 11 passengers in The Patch. Ideal for families and events.

TAC / WorkSafe

Transport to treatment for TAC and WorkSafe patients on an approved claim, including standing bookings.

Parcel Delivery

Same day parcel delivery from The Patch across Melbourne. Reliable and trackable.

Why Choose Silver Taxi in The Patch?

24/7 availability: we never close, call any hour of the day
Clear, fixed pricing: see an estimate before you travel
Licensed professional drivers: background checked and accredited
Real time traffic monitoring: fastest route, on time arrivals
All payments accepted: Cabcharge, EFTPOS, card, and cash
TAC and WorkSafe trips: transport to treatment on an approved claim

Key Locations We Service in The Patch

Our drivers provide pickups and drop offs to and from all key locations in The Patch, including:

Sherbrooke Forest
Sherbrooke Falls
Grants Picnic Ground
Dandenong Ranges National Park
The Patch General Store
The Patch train station and bus stops
Residential streets and apartment buildings

Also Serving Suburbs Near The Patch

Taxi in Belgrave Taxi in Olinda Taxi in Monbulk Taxi in Emerald Kallista

Frequently Asked Questions - The Patch Taxi

How much is a taxi from The Patch to Melbourne Airport?

A taxi from The Patch to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) costs from $159 to $175 at standard Melbourne taxi rates, with no surge pricing. A $5.26 airport fee applies only to pickups from a terminal.

Is there a 24 hour taxi service in The Patch?

Yes. Silver Taxi Melbourne covers The Patch 3792 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including pickups near Sherbrooke Forest and Sherbrooke Falls.

Can I book a maxi taxi in The Patch for a group?

Yes. Our maxi taxis carry up to 11 passengers and their luggage, with a $17.80 surcharge added to the fare.

Do you accept Cabcharge in The Patch?

Yes. We accept Cabcharge cards and the Cabcharge app, along with EFTPOS, credit card and cash.

How do I book a taxi in The Patch?

Call 0412 456 588 at any hour with your pickup address in The Patch, destination and time. For flights before 8am, book the evening before.