Typical West End taxi fares range from $13 to $74, depending on your destination and the time of day. See the exact figure for your trip below, or use the calculator for a specific address.
| Destination | Typical Fare | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane CBD | $13-$19 | 4-4km |
| Brisbane Airport | $51-$74 | 17-20km |
| New Farm | $20-$28 | 6-8km |
Fare estimates last updated: September 2026
Enter your actual pickup and drop-off addresses for a rough fare estimate based on distance. Actual fares depend on traffic, tariff timing, tolls and route taken — this is a guide only, not a guaranteed price.
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Why West End Generates Taxi Demand
West End sits close to the Brisbane River and draws a steady mix of visitors, residents and workers whose travel patterns keep taxis busy at all hours. The suburb’s character comes from its food scene and weekend markets, both of which generate trips that public transport doesn’t always cover conveniently.
Boundary Street’s Food and Culture Crowd
The Boundary Street strip is the drawcard for evening diners heading to and from restaurants and bars, many of whom arrive by taxi to avoid parking difficulties and leave the same way well after CityCat services have wound down for the night.
Davies Park Markets Traffic
Davies Park Markets bring a weekend surge of visitors, many travelling from other suburbs without a direct transit link, making a taxi the simplest way to arrive with produce bags and market purchases in tow, and to get home again without a transfer.
Add to this the everyday movement of West End residents heading into the Brisbane CBD for work or connecting onward to Brisbane Airport, and it’s clear why demand for taxis in this riverside suburb remains consistent throughout the week, not just on weekends.
Getting To and From West End by Taxi
West End has no train station of its own, which is the single biggest gap in its public transport coverage. The nearest station is South Brisbane, technically in neighbouring South Bank, meaning anyone without a direct route to that station is often better served by taxi.
What the CityCat Covers Well
West End does have its own CityCat ferry stop, which is a genuinely useful option for river-adjacent trips into the CBD or other riverside suburbs. It works well for scheduled daytime travel but is less practical late at night or for destinations away from the river, which is where a taxi fills the gap.
The Road Route to the CBD
For the common West End to Brisbane CBD run, the direct route crosses the Go Between Bridge, which carries a $4.22 toll passed on to the passenger if the driver takes it — worth asking about upfront. The alternative via the Victoria Bridge or William Jolly Bridge is toll-free and only slightly slower, so it’s a fair question to raise with your driver if you’d rather skip the toll.
Taxi vs Ferry from West End
With no train station in the suburb itself, the honest comparison for West End is taxi versus the CityCat ferry. The ferry is a solid option if your destination is near another river stop and you’re travelling within its operating hours, and it avoids any question of tolls or traffic entirely. Where it falls short is late-night travel, destinations away from the river, or when you’re carrying shopping or market produce and want a direct door-to-door trip. A taxi from West End to Brisbane CBD runs $13-$19 over a short 4km trip, which is a reasonable premium for convenience. Rideshare via Uber or DiDi sits in a comparable $19-$37 range for a typical West End trip, non-surge. For anything time-sensitive, or once the CityCat has stopped running, a taxi is the straightforward choice.