Sheffield to Manchester Airport taxi: about 44 miles and 1 h 20 min by road. Fixed price from £77 in a saloon car, £97 in a people carrier and £110 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
Sheffield to Manchester Airport: your questions
How much is a taxi from Sheffield to Manchester Airport?
Prices start from £77 in a Saloon Car. An Estate Car is from £82 and a People Carrier is from £97. 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 Sheffield to Manchester Airport?
It’s about 44 miles by road and usually takes around 1 h 20 min in normal traffic, usually via the Pennines via the A57 Snake Pass or the M1 and M62 depending on conditions. Allow extra time at rush hour, and add the time you need at the airport before your flight.
What time should I leave Sheffield 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 1 h 20 min, and roads are quiet at that hour, so a pickup at about 02:25 leaves 15 minutes spare. For long-haul, about 01:25. 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 £278 on this route, which is £17 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. If you only need the way back, see Manchester Airport to Sheffield.
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.
Sheffield 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 | £77 for the whole car (£19 each for 4) | Door to door, cases go in the boot | About 1 h 20 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 1 h 20 min plus parking |
- Distance44 miles
- Typical driveabout 1 h 20 min
- Prices from£77
- 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.
| Car | Seats | Cases | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon CarToyota Prius, Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 2 | £77 | Book a Saloon Car from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| Estate CarSkoda Superb Estate, Mercedes E-Class Estate or similar | 4 | 4 | £82 | Book an Estate Car from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| People CarrierFord Galaxy, VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 2 | £97 | Book a People Carrier from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| Executive CarMercedes E-Class or similar | 4 | 2 | £97 | Book an Executive Car from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| 8 Seater MinibusMercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar | 8 | 6 | £110 | Book an 8 Seater Minibus from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| Executive People CarrierMercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 5 | £143 | Book an Executive People Carrier from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| Mercedes S ClassMercedes S-Class or similar | 3 | 2 | £165 | Book a Mercedes S Class from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
| 16 Seater MinibusMercedes Sprinter or similar | 16 | 10 | £278 | Book a 16 Seater Minibus from Sheffield to Manchester Airport |
Local tips for Sheffield
The Snake Pass can close in snow or after an accident, so we check the route before an early pickup and will tell you if we think the longer way round is safer.
From here we usually take the Pennines via the A57 Snake Pass or the M1 and M62 depending on conditions.
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