Fixed-fare taxis across SK1 to SK8 with 15-minute runs to Manchester Airport and Piccadilly. Book online, in the app or on WhatsApp — 24/7.
Looking for a reliable Stockport taxi that actually turns up when it says it will? CabsOn covers the whole of SK1 to SK8 — Stockport town centre, Edgeley, the Heatons, Cheadle, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Cheadle Hulme and Marple — with fixed-fare rides to Manchester Airport, Piccadilly, the Trafford Centre and every stop in between. No surge pricing, no meter shocks, no last-minute add-ons.
Our drivers know the shortcut through Edgeley when the M60 backs up at junction 1, which Manchester Airport terminal you actually need for that early Ryanair flight, and where to drop you outside Merseyway if the bus interchange is packed. Every driver is DBS-checked and licensed with a Greater Manchester authority, and every vehicle is regularly inspected, MOT-clean and insured for private hire work.
Whether it's a school run to Stockport Grammar, a hospital appointment at Stepping Hill, an early flight from Terminal 2, or the last train back from Piccadilly, pre-book your car — at least three hours ahead and it is confirmed for your time.
CabsOn has been running taxis across Stockport and the wider SK postcode area for the everyday jobs that matter: airport transfers before dawn, school runs to Stockport Grammar and Cheadle Hulme High, nights out on Underbank, and the mid-morning dash to Stepping Hill Hospital when the appointment letter says 10.15 sharp. We're a local booking platform first, so bookings placed from a Stockport address are dispatched to drivers who live and work in the same postcodes — the kind who know the width restriction on Vernon Park, the school-run pinch point around Bramhall Lane, and which car park at the Trafford Centre puts you closest to Selfridges.
The service is built around three simple ideas: quote the fare upfront so you know what you're paying before you book, dispatch the nearest suitable car so waiting times stay under 10 minutes across most of Stockport, and keep drivers in one licensing regime so standards stay consistent. That means fixed prices on every booking, and no surge pricing when the rain sets in on a Friday night in the town centre.
Different journeys need different cars, so we run a mixed fleet across the town:
The single most-booked route from Stockport. From the town centre it's around 6 miles and roughly 15 minutes off-peak via the A555 relief road or a short hop onto the M60 westbound and down the M56. Both operational terminals (T2 and T3) are covered at the same fixed price. Pickup can be from the free short-stay drop-off area, or full meet-and-greet inside arrivals with a name sign if you're travelling with children, elderly relatives, or overseas clients. All flights are tracked automatically, so a 20-minute inbound delay costs you nothing extra.
Around 7 miles from Stockport town centre to Piccadilly station, and typically 15 to 20 minutes on the A6 or via the M60 and A57(M) Mancunian Way, depending on traffic and time of day. This is the go-to route for London-bound Avanti West Coast trains and the last train home from Euston — we pick up right at the taxi rank outside the main entrance, or from the Fairfield Street drop-off if the front is congested.
About 12 miles across the top of the M60, typically 20 to 25 minutes off-peak — a bit longer on Saturday afternoons and in the run-up to Christmas. Cars will drop you at any of the entrances (Great Hall, Regent Crescent, Barton Square) so you don't have to trek across the car parks with shopping. Return pickups from the same door are pre-agreed at booking.
Central Manchester — the Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Spinningfields, MediaCityUK — is 20 to 30 minutes from Stockport depending on route and traffic. Popular for evening meals, Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium matchdays, AO Arena gigs, and airport hotel stays around Wilmslow Road. We monitor matchday and event road closures so drivers pick the sensible route in on the night.
Short hops within the town — home to Stepping Hill Hospital, Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport County games at Edgeley Park, the Plaza cinema on Mersey Square, Stockport Grammar, Cheadle Hulme School, Bramhall High and the Redrock leisure development — are covered at flat, near-minimum fares. Pickups from the pubs on Underbank and Little Underbank are prioritised on Friday and Saturday nights with extra cars on shift.
All fares are quoted upfront in the app, on the website or on WhatsApp before you confirm. Approximate ranges for common Stockport journeys, based on off-peak saloon fares:
Estates, MPVs, 8-seaters and executive vehicles are priced a step higher than the saloon equivalent. Fares are fixed when you book, with no night or peak surcharges; the only surcharge is 50% over Christmas and New Year.
Book whichever way suits the moment:
Standard saloon cars comfortably carry three passengers plus two large suitcases and a couple of cabin bags. If you're the whole family heading for a fortnight in the sun, ask for an estate or MPV when you book — an estate will take four large cases without stacking, and an MPV will carry six passengers with a boot full of luggage. For sports kit, prams, folding wheelchairs or bulky instrument cases, mention the extras at the quote stage so we can send the right vehicle first time. There's no charge for standard luggage; oversized items simply need the right car.
Child seats and booster cushions are available on request for £20 per seat, subject to availability — please book at least a few hours ahead so we can fit the correct stage seat (infant carrier, forward-facing seat or booster) to your car. If you have your own seat, drivers are happy to help fit it and store the base if needed on return trips.
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available across the Stockport area and can be booked in advance for hospital transport, airport transfers and everyday journeys. Our WAVs take standard and larger powered chairs via a rear ramp, with certified restraints and space for a companion. Please book WAV journeys at least a couple of hours ahead where possible so the right vehicle is dispatched to your door — same-day availability is not guaranteed on our WAV fleet.
Pay however suits you. Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash. Corporate customers can set up a monthly account with itemised invoices, PO numbers and cost-centre tagging, which is popular with Stockport-based employers running airport transfers for staff and visitors.
Standard local bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to around 30 minutes before the pickup time. For airport transfers and pre-booked long-distance journeys, we ask for 2 to 4 hours' notice to avoid a cancellation fee — this covers the driver who's already reserved your slot. No-shows and same-minute cancellations after the driver has arrived may be charged at the minimum fare. If your flight is delayed or diverted, just let us know and we'll rearrange at no cost; we track inbound flights so short delays are absorbed automatically.
For Manchester Airport arrivals, the standard pickup is a short walk from the terminal in the free Meet & Greet zone; upgrade to full meet-and-greet and your driver will park up, walk into arrivals and meet you at the barrier with a name sign. It's an especially good option after a long-haul flight, for families with young children, or for corporate guests visiting a Stockport office who don't know the airport. Name-sign pickups can also be arranged at Piccadilly, Stockport train station and any other public meeting point on request.
Drivers are trained to help with luggage door-to-door, offer a steadying arm where needed, and carry assistance dogs at no extra charge under the Equality Act 2010. If you have a hidden disability, mobility limitation or need extra time to get in and out of the car, add a note when booking so the driver arrives prepared. Hearing-impaired passengers can request text-only communication from the driver via the app.
Fixed fares from Stockport to the nearest airports, from our live price list — the price you see when you book is the price you pay.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 8.9 miles | about 15 minutes | £33 Saloon |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 36.5 miles | about 52 minutes | £70 Saloon |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 50.7 miles | about 1 hr 12 min | £88 Saloon |
Drive times are with clear roads; allow longer at rush hour. Larger vehicles (MPV, people carrier, 8-seater) are priced on the quote page. Airport pickups include 60 minutes' free waiting from landing.
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.
Get an instant quote online — all fares are quoted as a fixed price before you confirm the booking, and the airport drop-off charge is included.
The direct run from Stockport town centre to Manchester Airport is around 15 minutes off-peak via the A555 or the M60. In peak hours or during Airport City congestion, allow 25 to 30 minutes to be safe, particularly for early-morning flights.
We cover the full SK postcode area including SK1 to SK8 — Stockport town centre, Edgeley, the Heatons, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Marple and Reddish — plus onward pickups across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Yes, we take pre-bookings 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For flights before 6am we recommend booking the night before so the driver has your address and route confirmed. You'll receive a confirmation and a driver-on-the-way alert on the day.
Free waiting is 60 minutes from the time your flight lands, which covers passport control and baggage in almost every case. We track your flight automatically, so short delays cost nothing extra. Beyond the free window, waiting is charged per 15 minutes.
Yes to both. Baby seats, forward-facing child seats and boosters are available for £20 per seat on request, subject to availability. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with rear ramps can be booked in advance for hospital, airport and everyday journeys.
Payment is taken online when you book (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) or billed monthly to a corporate account; we don't take cash.
Yes. Local bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to around 30 minutes before pickup. Airport and long-distance pre-bookings need 2 to 4 hours' notice to avoid a fee. If your flight is delayed we simply rearrange the pickup at no cost.
