Heathrow to Manchester Airport Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Heathrow and Manchester Airport? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 3 hours 10 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 192 miles (308 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 3 hours 10 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The M40, M42 and M6 north, then the M56 to the airport – a long motorway journey with a planned break.
About Manchester Airport
This transfer is used when flights are diverted or rebooked, or when travellers prefer to fly out of Manchester. With six passengers sharing a van, it can compare well with train fares plus taxis at both ends.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £341
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £472
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £572
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £886
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £984
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with traffic.
Meeting your driver
Heathrow has four passenger terminals – 2, 3, 4 and 5. We read your terminal from the flight number, and the driver waits in the arrivals hall of that terminal with a sign showing your name. We track your flight, so the pickup moves with any delay, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free. Meet and greet in the terminal and airport parking are included in the price. Child seats are free on request.
Going the other way
For the journey from Manchester Airport back to Heathrow, the driver collects you from your door at the time you choose. Choosing “Return” on the booking form books both journeys in one payment, with a discount on the return leg.
More information
See our Heathrow transfers page and the Heathrow pickup guide. Related route: Taxi from Leicester to Heathrow Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Heathrow to Manchester Airport?
About 192 miles (308 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 3 hours 10 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Manchester Airport?
From about £341 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £558 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it; the driver adjusts, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
