Airport transfer
Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport taxi
Licensed private hire · Pre-booked only · Fixed pricesManchester City Council licence PO8017
How much, how long and when to leave: Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport is about 23 miles and 30 min, fixed from £50.
- Price fixed when you book
- Flight tracking included
- Returns available
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Fixed priceAshton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport taxi: about 23 miles and 30 min by road. Fixed price from £50 in a saloon car, £60 in a people carrier and £66 in an 8 seater minibus, booked online 24/7. Pre-booked licensed private hire by FindCab, Manchester City Council private hire operator licence PO8017.
Prices checked October 2026.
FAQs
Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport: your questions
How much is a taxi from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport?
Prices start from £50 in a Saloon Car. An Estate Car is from £52 and a People Carrier is from £60. These are weekday starting prices. You’ll see the exact price for your date and time before you book, and that’s the price you pay.
How long does it take to get from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport?
It’s about 23 miles by road and usually takes around 30 min in normal traffic, usually via the M6, the M62 or the A580. Allow extra time at rush hour, and add the time you need at the airport before your flight.
What time should I leave Ashton-in-Makerfield for a 6am flight?
Most airlines ask you to be at the airport about 2 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours before a long-haul one. For a 6am short-haul flight that means arriving by 04:00. The drive is about 30 min, and roads are quiet at that hour, so a pickup at about 03:15 leaves 15 minutes spare. For long-haul, about 02:15. Check your airline’s own advice.
What if there are more of us?
Our 16 Seater Minibus seats up to 16 passengers with room for 10 suitcases, from £173 on this route, which is £10 each when full. The booking form only shows cars that fit your group and luggage.
Can I book a return journey?
Yes. Choose “Return” in the booking form and add the date and time of your journey back. Both legs are priced before you book.
Is this a licensed taxi?
Yes. FindCab is a licensed private hire operator (Manchester City Council private hire operator licence PO8017). Every journey is pre-booked at a fixed price, and every driver holds a private hire licence.
Ashton-in-Makerfield to Manchester Airport: car, train or parking?
Our figures are live. For train fares and parking rates we point you to the official sites, because they change often.
| Option | Cost | Luggage and doors | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| FindCab pre-booked car | £50 for the whole car (£12 each for 4) | Door to door, cases go in the boot | About 30 min |
| Train or tram | Per person: check nationalrail.co.uk or tfgm.com | Station to station, you carry your bags and may change | Check the timetable for your day |
| Drive and park at the airport | Per day: check the current rates on manchesterairport.co.uk | Walk or shuttle bus from the car park | About 30 min plus parking |
- Distance23 miles
- Typical driveabout 30 min
- Prices from£50
- PriceFixed when you book
Prices by car
Starting prices for a one-way weekday daytime pickup. You’ll see the exact price for your date and time before you book.
Local tips for Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield sits close to junction 24 of the M6 and the A580 East Lancashire Road.
From here we usually take the M6, the M62 or the A580.
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