Terminal 2 & 3 · DE1 · 24/7

Taxi from Manchester Airport to Derby

Fixed fares from £134 · door to door in about 1 hr 40 mins

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

Flying into Manchester and heading for the East Midlands? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Derby, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and taking you straight to your home, hotel or office. One car, one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Derby Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Derby. 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
£134
Return from £267

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£144
Return from £287

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£158
Return from £314

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£171
Return from £341

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 Derby

Derby is a city in the East Midlands, on the southern edge of the Peak District. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 73 miles and typically takes around 1 hr 40 mins in normal traffic.

73miles approx.
1h 40mtypical drive
£134fixed 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 M6 south to Stoke-on-Trent, then the A50 east to Derby. Your driver may take a different route through the Peak District when that is quicker on the day.
Busy periods: the M6 around Stoke and the A50 are busiest at weekday rush hours and on Friday afternoons. Allow extra time if you have a fixed meeting.
Local knowledge: our drivers know the approaches to Derby city centre, the university and the large employers around the city, so you are dropped at the right entrance.

Train passengers from Manchester Airport need to change on the way to Derby and then get from the station to their final address. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Derby Drop-Off: Where Your Driver Takes You

We drive to the exact address you give us in Derby and across Derbyshire.

City centre hotels and offices

Staying near the Cathedral Quarter or working at an office in the city? Give us the address and we will drop you at the entrance.

Business parks and employers

Visiting one of the large engineering or rail employers around Derby? Give us the site name and gate, and your driver will take you there.

Homes across Derbyshire

We also drive to Mickleover, Littleover, Allestree, Belper, Ashbourne and nearby villages. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact price.

Going to a site with security gates? Give us the gate or reception name when you book so your driver goes to the right entrance.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Derby Transfer

Business travellers

Fly into Manchester for meetings in Derby and travel in an executive car with a fixed price for your expenses.

East Midlands residents flying home

Manchester has a wide choice of long-haul flights. Land, meet your driver and go straight home.

Families

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

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 Derby 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: Derby to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Derby address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your departure. Book both legs together and return fares start from £267 in a saloon.

Going to Alton Towers on the Way?

We also run a fixed-fare Manchester Airport to Alton Towers taxi. See all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Derby

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

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 Derby Taxi FAQs

How far is Derby from Manchester Airport?

Derby is approximately 73 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 40 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Derby?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £134 in a saloon, £144 in an estate, £158 in an executive car and £171 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 Derby?

Usually the M56 and M6 south to Stoke-on-Trent, then the A50 east to Derby. Your driver may use a route through the Peak District when it is quicker; the fare stays as quoted.

Can you take us to a business site or factory gate in Derby?

Yes. Give us the company name and the gate or reception you need when you book, and your driver will take you there.

Can you take a group of 8 to Derby?

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 Derby for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Derby 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 Sheffield? See our Manchester Airport to Sheffield taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Derby Taxi

Land at Manchester and be in Derby without changing trains. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Straight to your door, hotel or office.