Taxi Clayton - 24/7 Cab Service (3168)

Clayton is home base for Silver Taxi Melbourne. Our depot is in Clayton, which means when you book a cab from 3168, you get faster pickups, better local knowledge, and a driver who knows every street, shortcut, and school zone in the area.

Whether you need a ride to Monash University, a late night pickup from Clayton Station, or an early morning run to Melbourne Airport, we are the local taxi service that actually knows Clayton.

Monash University and Medical Centre Runs

Clayton is dominated by two major institutions: Monash University Clayton Campus and Monash Medical Centre. Both generate constant demand for taxi travel, from students heading to the airport at the end of semester, to hospital visitors who cannot drive, to researchers and staff working irregular hours.

If you have an early morning outpatient appointment or a late night flight after a conference, we cover it all. Fares to Monash Medical Centre from within Clayton typically start from the $9.90 flag fall, with short in suburb trips often finishing well under $20.

Clayton Station and Train Line Connections

Clayton Station sits on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. Many passengers prefer a short taxi ride to or from the station rather than walking or waiting for buses, especially late at night or with luggage. Silver Taxi can meet you at the Clayton Station drop off zone or pick you up after your train arrives.

Airport Transfers from Clayton

Melbourne Airport is approximately 43 km from Clayton. Our standard fare is around $104.50 ($9.90 flag fall + 43 km x $2.20/km). On Friday and Saturday nights between 10pm and 4am, Tariff 3 applies and the fare is approximately $110.52 ($9.90 + 43 km x $2.34/km).

Airport pickup return trips include an additional $5.26 fee. Silver Service upgrades are available for +$11, and Maxi Taxi (for groups or extra luggage) adds +$17.80.

Because our base is in Clayton, your cab arrives faster for early morning airport runs than a service driving from the CBD or inner suburbs. We recommend booking the night before for flights departing before 7am.

24/7 Local Coverage

Clayton has a mix of residential streets, the Monash Freeway corridor, research precincts on Wellington Road, and light industrial areas off Clayton Road. We service all of it. Whether you are a Monash student catching a ride home after a late study session, a medical professional finishing a night shift at MMC, or a family heading out for a weekend trip, Silver Taxi is available around the clock.

Call us on **0412 456 588** or book ahead for guaranteed availability.

Frequently Asked Questions: Taxi in Clayton

How much does a taxi from Clayton to Melbourne Airport cost?

A taxi from Clayton to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) costs approximately $104 to $115. The fare is calculated on the standard metered rate: a $9.90 flag fall and $2.20 per kilometre. The driving distance from Clayton to Tullamarine is approximately 43 kilometres via the Monash Freeway and Western Ring Road. Clayton is the home base for Silver Taxi Melbourne, which means pickups in Clayton typically have one of the shortest driver response times in our service area. On the outbound trip to the airport, no additional fee applies. The $5.26 airport fee is charged only on pickup from the terminal on the return leg. For Monash University pickups or Clayton Research Park corporate bookings, the fare to Tullamarine is essentially the same as a residential pickup in the suburb. For a confirmed fare based on your Clayton address, call 0412 456 588 any time.

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

A taxi from Clayton to Melbourne Airport takes approximately 40 to 55 minutes under normal conditions. The standard route uses the Monash Freeway westbound from Clayton, then the Western Ring Road north west to the Tullamarine Freeway and into the terminal. Before 6am on weekdays, the journey typically takes around 35 to 40 minutes as both the Monash and Ring Road are clear. During weekday peak between 7am and 9am, the Monash approaching the West Gate interchange can slow the trip to 55 to 65 minutes. Silver Taxi Melbourne recommends departing Clayton at least two hours before a domestic flight and at least two and a half hours before an international departure. Our Clayton base means your driver is already in the suburb for most bookings, reducing the pre pickup wait compared with taxis dispatching from further out. Call 0412 456 588 to book in advance and receive a confirmed driver and pickup time.

Is there a 24-hour taxi service in Clayton?

Yes. Silver Taxi Melbourne is based in Clayton and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Clayton generates consistent demand at all hours because of Monash University, Monash Medical Centre, and the Clayton Research Park. Medical transport at 2am, student rides to the airport at 4am, and shift worker pickups from the industrial estate on Centre Road at 5am are all regular bookings. Being based in Clayton means our driver response time for on demand bookings in the suburb is shorter than for taxis dispatching from outer suburbs. For early morning airport transfers from Clayton, same day on demand bookings are available, though we recommend calling the evening before for flights departing before 7am to secure a confirmed driver. Call 0412 456 588 at any time for a 24-hour taxi in Clayton. We answer on the first ring and confirm your booking immediately.

Do you service Monash University and Monash Medical Centre pickups in Clayton?

Yes. Monash University Clayton Campus and Monash Medical Centre on Clayton Road are two of the most frequent pickup locations in our Clayton bookings. For Monash University, we service all campus entry points including the main Wellington Road entrance, the research precinct, and Monash Student Association building pickups. For Monash Medical Centre, we handle regular medical transport: patient discharges, visiting family, before admission arrivals, and non emergency transfers. TAC and WorkSafe approved bookings at Monash Medical Centre are available, with eligible fares billed direct through Cabcharge. For corporate travel between Monash Research Park and Melbourne Airport or the CBD, Cabcharge and account invoicing are both accepted. To book a taxi for Monash University or Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, call 0412 456 588 and give your specific building or entrance point.

How do I book a taxi in Clayton?

Call 0412 456 588 to book a Silver Taxi in Clayton. We are based in Clayton and answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Give your exact pickup address including any building name or parking area if you are at Monash University or the Medical Centre, your destination, and the time you need to leave. We will confirm your driver immediately. For airport transfers from Clayton, we recommend booking the evening before to secure your preferred departure time, especially for flights before 7am. Same day and on demand bookings are also available and response times from Clayton are among the shortest in our service area given our base is in the suburb. You can also email book@silver-taximelbourne.com.au or use the website Get a Quote form for not urgent bookings and we will call you back promptly.