Manchester Airport to Leeds Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Landing at Manchester Airport and heading for Leeds? A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the door in about 1 hour 15 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 58 miles (93 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The drive takes the M56 and the M60 ring road round Manchester, then the M62 east over the Pennines to Leeds, in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
About Leeds
Leeds Bradford Airport is closer, but Manchester has the long-haul and many of the holiday flights, so travellers from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Wakefield often use it. The M62 over the Pennines can be slow in snow and fog in winter; we keep an eye on it on the day.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £113
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £158
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £192
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £305
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £339
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Manchester Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. 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
For the journey from Leeds to Manchester Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 hour 15 minutes, that leaves around 1 hour 45 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Manchester Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Manchester Airport to Chester and Manchester Airport to Windermere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Manchester Airport to Leeds?
About 58 miles (93 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds?
From about £113 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £192 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.
