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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Burnley

Fixed fares from £83 · door to door in about 55 mins

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

Landed at Manchester and heading for Burnley or Pendle? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Burnley, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you straight to your door. One car, one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Burnley Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Burnley. 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
£83
Return from £165

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£89
Return from £177

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£97
Return from £192

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£110
Return from £218

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 Burnley

Burnley is a town in East Lancashire, close to the Pennine hills. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 41 miles and typically takes around 55 mins in normal traffic.

41miles approx.
55mtypical drive
£83fixed 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 M66 north and on towards the M65 and Burnley. Your driver may vary the route around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M60 and the approach to the M66 are busy at weekday rush hours. Allow a little extra time if you land at these times.
Match days: traffic around Turf Moor builds before and after home games. If you are heading to the ground, tell us when you book so your driver can plan the drop-off.

Train passengers from Manchester Airport need to change on the way to Burnley and then get from the station to their address. A pre-booked taxi does the whole trip in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Burnley Drop-Off: Straight to Your Door

We drive to the exact address you give us in Burnley and across Pendle.

Homes across Burnley

From Rosegrove and Burnley Wood to Briercliffe and Worsthorne, your driver takes you to your front door.

Pendle and nearby towns

We also cover Padiham, Nelson, Colne and Brierfield. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact fare.

Hotels, hospital and businesses

Give us the name of the hotel, business or hospital entrance and your driver will drop you there.

Travelling with young children? We fit child seats at £10 per seat, so tell us their ages and weights when you book.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Burnley Transfer

East Lancashire residents flying home

Land after your holiday and go straight home, without trains and onward taxis.

Families

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

Football fans and visitors

Flying in for a match or to see family? Book in advance and your driver is waiting when you land.

Groups

Our 8 seater minibus carries 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 Burnley 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: Burnley to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Burnley address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your departure. Book both legs together and return fares start from £165 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in Lancashire

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

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Burnley

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

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 Burnley Taxi FAQs

How far is Burnley from Manchester Airport?

Burnley is approximately 41 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 55 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Burnley?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £83 in a saloon, £89 in an estate, £97 in an executive car and £110 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 Nelson, Colne and Padiham?

Yes. We drive to any address in Burnley and across Pendle. Enter the postcode in the instant quote to see the exact fare.

Which route does the taxi take to Burnley?

Usually the M56 and M60, then the M66 north towards the M65. Your driver may change the route around live traffic; your fare stays as quoted.

Can you take a group of 8 to Burnley?

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 Burnley for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Burnley 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 Blackburn? See our Manchester Airport to Blackburn taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Burnley Taxi

Land at Manchester and be home in Burnley in about 55 mins. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. No train changes.