Manchester Airport to Chester Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Landing at Manchester Airport and heading for Chester? A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the door in about 45 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. Below are the distance, the route, the fare for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 34 miles (55 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 45 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car follows the M56 west to its end and then the A56 into Chester, a straightforward drive of about 45 minutes.
About Chester
Chester is a popular first stop for visitors to North Wales and Cheshire. Typical drop-offs are hotels inside the city walls, the racecourse on race days, Chester Zoo and country hotels in the Cheshire countryside.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £75
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £105
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £128
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £203
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £225
Each fare covers the whole vehicle, however many seats you fill. Enter your date and address on the booking form to see your exact price before paying; traffic on the day does not change it.
Meeting your driver at Manchester Airport
We follow your flight's real landing time, so an early or late arrival is no problem. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a sign with your name, helps with the luggage and walks you to the car. Waiting is free for 60 minutes from landing, and parking is included. Manchester has three terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 sit next to each other and Terminal 2 is a short walk away along the covered Skylink; we read your terminal from the flight number, so the driver is in the right arrivals hall.
Going back to the airport
Going back, a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul departure is a safe choice from Chester (add an hour for long-haul): it leaves roughly 2 hours 15 minutes at Manchester Airport once you arrive. The driver collects you from your door and drops you at departures. Booking "Return" covers both legs and takes a discount off the return.
More information
See our Manchester Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Manchester Airport to Manchester city centre and Manchester Airport to Windermere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Manchester Airport to Chester?
About 34 miles (55 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 45 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Chester?
From about £75 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £128 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
