At a glance
- Where
- Epworth Richmond, 89 Bridge Road, Richmond; the emergency department is at 62 Erin Street
- Parking rates
- 0 to 30 minutes free; 30 minutes to 1 hour $15; 1 to 2 hours $20; 2 to 3 hours $25; 3 to 4 hours $42; 4 to 8 hours $53; 8 to 24 hours $63; evening flat rate (5pm to 9pm) $22; weekly pass $132 (conditions apply)
- Surgical patients
- One parking voucher for patients admitted on the day of surgery, with the fee capped at $20 (this includes overnight and day cases)
- Tram
- Tram 48 towards North Balwyn from Collins St, or tram 75 towards Vermont South from Flinders St; get off at stop 15
- Train
- West Richmond station (Mernda and Hurstbridge lines) is closest; Richmond station on Swan Street is a 15-minute walk
- Who it’s for
- Patients and visitors driving or taking public transport to Epworth Richmond
- What to do now
- Use the underground car park from the Bridge Road entrance; for emergency, short-term drop-off is on Erin Street
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against two Epworth HealthCare pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The date the parking rates took effect (the page does not show one), and the weekly pass conditions
Parking at Epworth Richmond is free for the first 30 minutes, then $15 for up to an hour, and the hospital lists tram 48 or 75 to stop 15 and West Richmond station as ways to get there. This guide uses only what Epworth HealthCare publishes, read on 10 November 2026; the parking page does not say when its rates took effect. For two public hospitals in Melbourne, see our Royal Melbourne Hospital guide and our Alfred Hospital guide.
How much does parking cost?
| Time | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 minutes | Free |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour | $15 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $20 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $25 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $42 |
| 4 to 8 hours | $53 |
| 8 to 24 hours | $63 |
| Evening flat rate (5pm to 9pm) | $22 |
| Weekly pass | $132 (conditions apply) |
Epworth says one parking voucher is available for every surgical patient admitted on the day of surgery, and that the car parking fee is then capped at $20 for both overnight and day cases. The underground car park is entered from Bridge Road.
Where do I park for the emergency department?
Epworth Richmond Emergency is open 24 hours at 62 Erin Street, and its number is (03) 9506 3000. In an emergency the hospital says to always call 000 first. It says its emergency department treats more patients than any other private hospital emergency department in Victoria, with over 29,000 adults and children each year. For emergency parking, Epworth lists:
- metered street parking in Erin and Lennox Streets
- a short-term drop-off and pick-up zone in front of the emergency entrance on Erin Street
- underground car parking from the Bridge Road entrance
- a discounted parking pass for patients attending the emergency department, available from the emergency reception
Patients with private health cover are entitled to ask an ambulance to take them to a hospital of their choice, but the hospital says ambulance staff decide at their discretion whether they can accommodate the request.
How do I get there by tram or train?
| Mode | What Epworth says |
|---|---|
| Tram 48 | From the city, catch tram 48 towards North Balwyn from Collins St and get off at tram stop number 15 |
| Tram 75 | From the city, catch tram 75 towards Vermont South from Flinders St and get off at tram stop number 15 |
| Train, closest | West Richmond station, reached via the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines |
| Train, alternative | Richmond station on Swan Street, a 15-minute walk from the hospital |
For fares on trams and trains, see our myki fares guide.
When can I visit?
Epworth says visitors are welcome from 10am to 8pm every day in wards other than rehabilitation, with limits in some areas:
| Area | Visiting rule |
|---|---|
| Most wards | 10am to 8pm every day |
| Day oncology and dialysis | One visitor; children under 16 are not permitted in the Day Oncology unit |
| Intensive Care Units | Two visitors |
| ABI and rehabilitation inpatient units | Monday to Friday 4.00pm to 8.00pm; Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 8.00pm |
To visit outside these hours, the hospital asks you to call 03 9426 6666 first to confirm with the ward.
What is on site?
| Service | Hours and place listed by Epworth |
|---|---|
| Epworth Pathology collection centre | Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6.00pm; Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm |
| Radiology Victoria | Level 2, 89 Bridge Road; Monday to Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 7:30am to 4:00pm, Sunday 8:30am to 1:00pm; phone 03 9297 8000 |
| Slade Pharmacy | Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 8am to 5pm |
| Epi Cafe | On level 2; a vended service is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Bridge Place | Ground floor of the Danks Wing, from the Bridge Road entrance; Monday to Friday 6.30am to 2.00pm |
| Salon Des Fleurs florist | Outside the Bridge Road entrance; Monday to Friday 8.00am to 7.00pm, weekends and public holidays 9.00am to 5.00pm; (03) 9426 6124 |
Epworth notes that opening hours for some services may vary during public holidays and recommends checking ahead.
Sources
- Epworth HealthCare: Epworth Richmond (address, getting here, parking rates, visiting hours, amenities; read 10 November 2026)
- Epworth HealthCare: Getting to emergency (emergency address and parking; read 10 November 2026)
Featured image: West Richmond station, May 2026 (photo: PEPSI697 / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Epworth HealthCare. Fees and hours can change; check the hospital’s pages before you go.