Taxi Fare

VIC · Melbourne

Melbourne CBDSouthern Cross Station taxi fare

Southern Cross Station sits about 1.7 km from Melbourne CBD, which works out to 3 minutes by taxi in flowing traffic. The overnight meter typically reads A$10.47 and runs between A$9.95 and A$11.52 once tolls and surcharges are factored.

Estimated fare range

A$9.95 A$13.32

1.7 km · 3 min typical

  • Tuesday 8am

    A$9.95 – A$11.52

    overnight tariff

  • Friday 6pm

    A$9.95 – A$11.52

    overnight tariff

  • Saturday 10pm

    A$11.50 – A$13.32

    peak tariff

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About this route

After 10pm on Saturday the Melbourne CBD → Southern Cross Station fare moves up to about A$12.11 on the late-night band — roughly A$1.64 more than the weekday day rate.

The Melbourne CBD pickup zone runs from Flinders Street up to Victoria Street and across to Spencer Street. VIC taxis between Melbourne CBD and Southern Cross Station settle the 1.7-km distance on the meter; rank trips, hailed trips and pre-booked trips all use the same regulated schedule. Rates verified against Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV); a typical Melbourne CBD → Southern Cross Station fare on the day rate is A$10.47, the regulated maximum for the route.

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