Transfers in Manchester

Manchester taxis and airport transfers

Manchester has metered black cabs and many private hire firms with set fares to the airport. The city centre is about 10 miles from Manchester Airport, so the trip is quick by car, train or tram.

Manchester to Manchester Airport

• Train: Piccadilly to the airport in about 20 minutes, every 10 minutes, 7 days a week
• Metrolink tram: Victoria to the airport every 12 minutes; all-zone adult single about £4.60
• Taxi: 25–45 minutes, from around £20
• Pre-booked chauffeur: one firm lists the city centre to the airport from about £47 in a saloon

Black cabs and private hire in Manchester

Black cabs are metered within the Manchester licensed area. Private hire cars must be pre-booked with a licensed operator, often at a fixed fare. Some operators keep the same tariff day and night, with higher rates only over Christmas and New Year. Ask for a minibus or Mercedes V-Class if you travel as a group.

Manchester to Birmingham and London

Long-distance transfers are priced per car. One chauffeur firm lists Liverpool John Lennon Airport from about £87, Leeds Bradford from about £113, Birmingham Airport from about £207 and Heathrow from about £364. A Birmingham firm lists Birmingham to Manchester at about £150 plus VAT.