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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Bradford

Fixed fares from £100 · door to door in about 1 hr 10 mins

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

Flying into Manchester and heading home to Bradford? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Bradford, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you over the M62 to your front door. One vehicle, one fixed price agreed before you travel, with space for family luggage.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Bradford Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Bradford. 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
£100
Return from £199

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£105
Return from £210

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£122
Return from £236

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£127
Return from £255

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 Bradford

Bradford is one of the largest cities in West Yorkshire, just west of Leeds. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 52 miles and typically takes around 1 hr 10 mins in normal traffic.

52miles approx.
1h 10mtypical drive
£100fixed fare from
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 M62 east over the Pennines and the M606 into Bradford. Your driver may vary the route around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M62 is busiest at weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and at the start of school holidays. Allow extra time if you have plans soon after you land.
Weather: the M62 crosses high moorland, where fog, strong winds and snow can slow traffic in winter. Your driver watches conditions and adjusts if needed.

Train passengers usually need to change on the way to Bradford and then get from the station to their address. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle with all your bags.

Drop-Off

Bradford Drop-Off: Door to Door Across the City

We drive to the exact address you give us in Bradford and the surrounding towns.

Homes across Bradford

From Heaton, Manningham and Little Horton to Thornbury, Idle and Wibsey, your driver takes you to your front door.

Surrounding towns

We also cover Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Ilkley and Pudsey. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact price.

University, hotels and businesses

Going to the University of Bradford, a city centre hotel or a business park? Give us the name and we will drop you at the entrance.

Flying back with lots of luggage after a long trip abroad? Choose an estate or minibus and everything fits in one vehicle.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Bradford Transfer

Families flying home

After a long-haul flight, go straight home without changing trains. We fit the right child seat for each child at £10 per seat.

Extended families and groups

Our 8 seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers and 8 large cases, so everyone travels together on one fixed fare.

Visitors from abroad

Flying in to see relatives in Bradford? Book meet and greet and your driver waits in arrivals with a name board.

Students and business travellers

Arriving for university or a meeting? Our executive cars and estates suit every trip.

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 Bradford 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: Bradford to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We also run the route in reverse, from any Bradford address back to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your departure and extra time for the M62. Book both legs together and return fares start from £199 in a saloon.

Flying from Leeds Bradford Instead?

For journeys between the two airports, see our Manchester to Leeds Bradford taxi, or browse all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Bradford

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

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 Bradford Taxi FAQs

How far is Bradford from Manchester Airport?

Bradford is approximately 52 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 10 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Bradford?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £100 in a saloon, £105 in an estate, £122 in an executive car and £127 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 Keighley, Shipley and Bingley?

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

Can you carry a lot of luggage from Manchester Airport to Bradford?

Yes. An estate takes 3 large cases, and our 8 seater minibus takes 8 large and 6 small bags. Tell us how much luggage you have and we will suggest the right vehicle.

Can you take a group of 8 to Bradford?

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 Bradford for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Bradford 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 Leeds? See our Manchester Airport to Leeds taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Bradford Taxi

Land at Manchester, meet your driver and be home in Bradford without changing trains. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Room for all your luggage.