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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne

Fixed fares from £46 · door to door in about 25 mins

DBS-checked, licensed drivers
Real-time flight tracking
60 mins free waiting
No meter, no surge pricing

Coming home from a flight to Tameside? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and taking you straight to your door. It is a short motorway run round the M60, on one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, with no surge pricing and no airport drop-off or parking charge on top.

Saloon

1–3 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£46
Return from £94

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£52
Return from £106

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£58
Return from £117

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£64
Return from £129

Fares correct as of October 2026 for a standard daytime pickup from Terminal 2. Your exact price depends on terminal, your exact address, pickup time and extras, and is confirmed in the instant quote before you book. Child seats £10 per seat, per journey. See all Manchester Airport taxi fares.

The Route

The Journey from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne is a market town in Tameside, on the eastern side of Greater Manchester. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 15 miles and typically takes around 25 mins in normal traffic.

15miles approx.
25mtypical drive
£46fixed fare from
Route shown is a guide; your driver chooses the best route on the day around live traffic.
Route: the quickest route is usually the M56 onto the M60 clockwise, leaving at the Ashton-under-Lyne junction and following the A635 or local roads to your address. The route on the day is chosen around live traffic.
Busy periods: the eastern M60 around Stockport and Denton is busy at weekday rush hours, so early-evening landings can take a little longer. Allow extra time if you have plans after you land.
Local knowledge: our drivers know Ashton town centre, the Ashton Moss retail area and the estates around Hurst, Waterloo and Hartshead, so you are dropped at the right door.

Getting from the airport to Ashton-under-Lyne by public transport usually means a change in the city centre, by train or tram. A pre-booked taxi takes you home directly with your bags.

Drop-Off

Ashton-under-Lyne Drop-Off: Straight to Your Door

We drive to the exact address you give us across Ashton and the surrounding Tameside towns.

Homes across Ashton

From Hurst and Waterloo to Taunton and Ashton Moss, your driver takes you to your front door, not to a station or tram stop.

Neighbouring Tameside towns

We also cover Stalybridge, Dukinfield, Mossley, Audenshaw and Droylsden. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact fare.

Hotels and businesses

Visiting family or working in the area? Give us the hotel or business name and we will drop you at the entrance.

Landing late at night? We run 24/7, so your driver is there whatever time your flight arrives.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne Transfer

Tameside residents flying home

After a long flight the last thing you want is a train into town and a tram back out. We take you from the terminal to your door in one trip.

Families with young children

We fit the right child seat for each child’s age and weight at £10 per seat, and an estate has room for buggies and holiday cases.

Visitors to family and friends

Flying in to see relatives in Ashton? Book your pickup in advance and a driver will be waiting when you land.

Groups

Our 8 seater minibus takes up to 8 passengers and 8 large cases on one fixed fare.

Arrivals

Meet and Greet at Manchester Airport

With meet and greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 holding a name board, helps with your bags and walks you to the vehicle. We track your flight in real time, so if it lands early or late your pickup moves with it. Every airport pickup includes 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.

Pickups from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, 24 hours a day
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board
Early or late landing? Your pickup moves with the actual landing time
Included

What Your Fixed Fare Includes

Door-to-door travel from your terminal to your Ashton-under-Lyne address
Real-time flight tracking at no extra charge
60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands
No airport drop-off or parking charge for you to pay
A driver licensed by Manchester City Council and DBS checked

Optional extras, added when you choose them: child seats at £10 per seat, meet and greet (priced in the booking form) and extra stops (priced into your quote). Waiting beyond the free 60 minutes is £20 per hour, payable in cash to the driver.

Return Journeys: Ashton-under-Lyne to Manchester Airport

Need a lift to the airport for your flight out? We run the route in reverse from any Ashton-under-Lyne address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your check-in. Book both legs together and return fares start from £94 in a saloon.

Anywhere Else in Greater Manchester

We cover airport journeys across the region. See taxis across Manchester or use the instant quote for any postcode.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne

1Get a quote: enter Manchester Airport as pickup and your Ashton-under-Lyne address, hotel or postcode as drop-off, plus your flight time. You can also use our taxi fare calculator.
2Choose your vehicle and extras: saloon, estate, executive or 8 seater, plus child seats and meet and greet.
3Confirm your booking: your fixed price is locked and your details are confirmed.
4Relax and travel: your driver tracks your flight and is ready when you land.

Why Choose Airport Trips for Ashton-under-Lyne

Licensed by Manchester City Council (Private Hire Operator Licence PO8004)
Fixed fares agreed upfront, with no meter and no surge pricing
DBS-checked, council-licensed drivers
24/7 operation for early arrivals and late-night landings
Saloons, estates, executive cars and 8 seater minibuses

Read what passengers say on our reviews page.

Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne Taxi FAQs

How far is Ashton-under-Lyne from Manchester Airport?

Ashton-under-Lyne is approximately 15 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 25 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £46 in a saloon, £52 in an estate, £58 in an executive car and £64 in the 8 seater minibus. The exact price depends on the vehicle, your exact address, pickup time and any extra stops, and is confirmed before you book.

Do you cover Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Mossley too?

Yes. We drive to any address in Ashton-under-Lyne and the neighbouring Tameside towns. Enter the postcode in the instant quote for the exact fare.

Is a taxi quicker than the tram from Manchester Airport to Ashton?

Usually, yes. The tram means travelling into the city centre and changing lines, while a taxi goes round the M60 straight to your door.

Can you take a group of 8 to Ashton-under-Lyne?

Yes. Our 8 seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers with 8 large and 6 small bags, on one fixed fare for the whole group.

Do you provide child seats for the journey?

Yes, at £10 per seat, per journey. Give us each child’s age and weight when booking and we will fit the right seat.

What happens if our flight into Manchester is delayed?

We track your flight, so the pickup moves with the actual landing time at no extra cost. You get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; after that, waiting is £20 per hour.

Can you collect us from Ashton-under-Lyne for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Ashton-under-Lyne address and take you to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Book both journeys together to fix both fares.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours before your pickup time. Full details are in our terms and conditions.

Heading into the city centre instead? See our Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne Taxi

Land at Manchester and be home in Ashton-under-Lyne in about 25 mins. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. No trams, no changes.