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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds

Fixed fares from £96 · door to door in about 1 hr 15 mins

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

Flying into Manchester for a meeting, a match at Headingley or a trip home to Yorkshire? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you across the Pennines to your hotel, office or front door. One car, one fixed price agreed before you travel, and no hauling cases on and off trains.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Leeds Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Leeds. 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
£96
Return from £194

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£107
Return from £210

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£122
Return from £243

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£135
Return from £261

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 Leeds

Leeds city centre sits on the eastern side of the Pennines in West Yorkshire. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 57 miles and typically takes around 1 hr 15 mins in normal traffic, depending on where in Leeds you are going.

57miles approx.
1h 15mtypical drive
£96fixed 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 M621 into Leeds city centre. For north Leeds, Headingley or the A65 corridor your driver may leave the M62 earlier. The route on the day is chosen around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M62 between Manchester and Leeds is one of the busiest stretches in the North, and weekday rush hours and Friday afternoons are the slowest times. Allow extra time if you have a fixed meeting or check-in.
Weather: the M62 crosses high moorland near Saddleworth, where wind, fog and snow can slow traffic in winter. Your driver keeps an eye on conditions and adjusts the route if needed.

Trains run from Manchester Airport station towards Leeds, but you still need to get from Leeds station to your final address with your luggage. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle, which is often simpler after a flight.

Drop-Off

Leeds Drop-Off: Door to Door Across the City

We take you to the exact address you give us, not to the nearest station or taxi rank.

City centre hotels and offices

Staying near City Square, the Calls or Wellington Place? Give us the hotel or building name and your driver will take you to the entrance, or the closest point the one-way system allows.

Universities and student housing

Moving in or visiting family at the University of Leeds or Leeds Beckett? An estate or 8 seater minibus has room for suitcases, boxes and bedding on one fixed fare.

Homes across Leeds

From Headingley and Roundhay to Horsforth, Morley and Garforth, we drive to residential addresses all over Leeds. Enter the postcode in the quote for your exact price.

Heading to a match, a concert or an event? Tell us the venue when you book so your driver can plan the drop-off around road closures.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Leeds Transfer

Business travellers

Fly into Manchester and work on the way to your Leeds meeting. Our executive cars give you a quiet, comfortable ride and a fixed price for your expenses claim.

Yorkshire residents flying home

Manchester often has more flight choice than Leeds Bradford. Land at Manchester and go straight home to Leeds without arranging trains and onward taxis.

Students and families

Arriving at the start of term with a full set of luggage? We fit the right child seat for younger passengers at £10 per seat and offer bigger vehicles for bags.

Groups and sports fans

Our 8 seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers and 8 large cases, so the whole group travels together 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 Leeds 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: Leeds to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester after your stay? We also run the route in reverse, from any Leeds address back to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Pickup times are planned around your departure, with sensible extra time for the M62. Return fares start from £194 in a saloon when you book both legs together.

Flying from Leeds Bradford Instead?

If you are travelling between the two airports, see our Manchester to Leeds Bradford taxi. For other routes from Manchester, see all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds

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

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

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Manchester Airport to Leeds Taxi FAQs

How far is Leeds from Manchester Airport?

Leeds is approximately 57 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 15 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Leeds?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £96 in a saloon, £107 in an estate, £122 in an executive car and £135 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 from Manchester Airport to Leeds?

Usually the M56 and M60 round Manchester, then the M62 east over the Pennines and the M621 into Leeds. Your driver may change the route around live traffic or weather on the M62.

Can you take us to the University of Leeds or student accommodation?

Yes. Give us the halls, building or street address when you book and we will drive you to the door. An estate or minibus is the best choice if you have a lot of luggage.

Can you take a group of 8 to Leeds?

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 Leeds for our flight home?

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

Book Your Manchester Airport to Leeds Taxi

Land at Manchester, meet your driver and be in Leeds without the train. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Door to door across the Pennines.