Pre-booked Preston to Manchester Airport taxis — fixed fares, professional drivers, and flight tracking on the return.
Book a Preston to Manchester Airport taxi with CabsOn at a fixed fare — no meter, no surge, and airport drop-off fee included. We cover all PR1–PR5 postcodes and the outer Preston villages.
The route runs down the M6 to Junction 19 (Knutsford), then joins the M56 for a fast approach to Manchester Airport. Typical journey time is 60–75 minutes; leave 3 hours before long-haul and 2 hours before short-haul for a comfortable buffer.
Book the return in the same flow. Flight tracking is applied to the return leg automatically — a delayed inbound flight will not cost you extra.
The drive from Preston to Manchester Airport is about 41.7 miles, mostly on the M61, M60 and A5103. With clear roads it takes around 52 minutes; at weekday rush hours and on Friday afternoons allow more time, especially with a flight to catch — most airlines ask you to be at the airport two hours before a short-haul flight and three before a long-haul one. Your fare is fixed when you book, so traffic on the day never changes the price.
| Vehicle | What fits | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 passengers with 2 standard suitcases (23kg max) | £76 |
| Estate | Up to 4 passengers with 4 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 1 hand-luggage bag | £89 |
| Executive | Up to 4 passengers with 2 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 1 hand-luggage bag | £99 |
| MPV | Up to 6 passengers with 4 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 1 hand-luggage bag | £103 |
| 8 Seater Minibus | Up to 8 passengers with 6 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 3 hand-luggage bags | £130 |
| Executive People Carrier | Up to 6 passengers with 5 standard suitcases (23kg max) and 4 hand-luggage bags | £138 |
| Chauffeur | Up to 3 passengers with 1 standard suitcase (23kg max) and 1 hand-luggage bag | £152 |
Fares come from our live price list for a pickup in Preston and drop-off at Manchester Airport — your exact addresses can move the price slightly. A return trip costs less than two singles.
We drop off at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The airport drop-off charge is already in the fixed fare.
Get an exact quotePickup time auto-adjusts to actual landing. No driver-side panic if your flight runs late.
Counted from when your flight actually lands, with airport parking included. Plenty of buffer for immigration, baggage claim and customs. After that, waiting is £9 per 15 minutes in a saloon.
The airport drop-off fee is included in the quote, not added at the kerb. Same with London congestion charge and ULEZ.
Driver waits at the terminal arrivals exit with a name board. Add it when you book; the price is shown in your quote.
Pay securely by card when you book. Corporate accounts get monthly invoicing with PO numbers and itemised receipts.
£20 per seat, fitted before pickup. Confirm the seat type at booking so we match the right vehicle.
Fixed fares from £76 one way in a Saloon. Current prices: Saloon £76, Estate £89, Executive £99, MPV £103. The fare is agreed when you book, so traffic on the day does not change it.
About 52 minutes with clear roads for the 41.7-mile drive (mainly M61, M60, A5103). Allow extra time at weekday rush hours.
Yes if you select meet & greet — driver waits at terminal exit with a name board. Otherwise we share driver details before pickup so you can call when you clear customs.
