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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackburn

Fixed fares from £77 · door to door in about 1 hr

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

Landed at Manchester and heading home to East Lancashire? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackburn, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you straight to your door. One car, one fixed price agreed before you travel, and plenty of room for your holiday luggage.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Blackburn Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Blackburn. 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
£77
Return from £153

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£86
Return from £171

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£100
Return from £199

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£111
Return from £221

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 Blackburn

Blackburn is a large town in East Lancashire, north of Bolton. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 39 miles and typically takes around 1 hr in normal traffic.

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Route shown is a guide; your driver chooses the best route on the day around live traffic.
Route: the usual route is the M56 and M60 round Manchester, then the M61 north and the M65 into Blackburn. Your driver may vary the route around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M60 and M61 are busiest at weekday rush hours and at the start of school holidays, when many families fly at once. Allow a little extra time at these times.
Local knowledge: our drivers know the town centre, the hospital, and the residential areas of Blackburn and Darwen, so you get dropped at the right door.

Train passengers from Manchester Airport have to change and then get from Blackburn station to their address. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Blackburn Drop-Off: Straight to Your Door

We drive to the exact address you give us in Blackburn and the surrounding area.

Homes across Blackburn

From Wilpshire and Brownhill to Audley, Little Harwood and Feniscowles, your driver takes you to your front door.

Darwen and nearby towns

We also cover Darwen, Accrington, Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact fare.

Hospitals, hotels and businesses

Give us the name of the hotel, business or hospital entrance and we will take you there.

Travelling with elderly relatives or lots of bags? Mention it when you book and your driver will help you to the door.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Blackburn Transfer

Families flying home from holiday

Land after a family holiday and go straight home without juggling trains. We fit the right child seat for each child at £10 per seat.

Visitors to family

Flying in to visit relatives in Blackburn? Book in advance and your driver will be waiting in arrivals.

Business travellers

Our executive cars give you a quiet ride and a fixed price for your expenses.

Large groups and extended families

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 Blackburn 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: Blackburn to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Blackburn address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your departure. Book both legs together and return fares start from £153 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in Lancashire

We also run fixed-fare transfers to Burnley and Preston. See all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackburn

1Get a quote: enter Manchester Airport as pickup and your Blackburn 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 Blackburn

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 Blackburn Taxi FAQs

How far is Blackburn from Manchester Airport?

Blackburn is approximately 39 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Blackburn?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £77 in a saloon, £86 in an estate, £100 in an executive car and £111 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.

Which route does the taxi take to Blackburn?

Usually the M56 and M60 round Manchester, then the M61 and M65. Your driver may change the route around live traffic; the fare stays as quoted.

Do you cover Darwen, Accrington and Clitheroe?

Yes. We drive to any address in Blackburn and the surrounding towns. Enter the postcode in the instant quote to see the exact fare.

Can you take a group of 8 to Blackburn?

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 Blackburn for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Blackburn 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.

Also travelling to Burnley? See our Manchester Airport to Burnley taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Blackburn Taxi

Land at Manchester and be home in Blackburn in about 1 hr. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Room for the whole family and their luggage.