Terminal 2 & 3 · NG1 · 24/7

Taxi from Manchester Airport to Nottingham

Fixed fares from £158 · door to door in about 1 hr 50 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 the East Midlands? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Nottingham, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you all the way to your home, hotel or university halls. One vehicle, one fixed price agreed before you travel, with no changes at Piccadilly or Sheffield.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Nottingham Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Nottingham city centre. 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
£158
Return from £311

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£170
Return from £335

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£187
Return from £368

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£204
Return from £401

Fares correct as of November 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 Nottingham

Nottingham is the largest city in the East Midlands, about 90 miles south-east of Manchester Airport. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 50 mins in normal traffic.

90miles approx.
1h 50mtypical drive
£158fixed 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, then the A50 east past Stoke-on-Trent and Derby to the M1 and into Nottingham. On some days the route over the Peak District via the A6 is used. Your driver chooses the best route around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M6 between junctions 16 and 15, the A50 around Derby and the M1 at junction 25 are the usual slow points at weekday rush hours. Allow extra time if you have a fixed arrival time.
Comfort stops: it is a long journey, so your driver can stop at a motorway or A50 services for a short break whenever you need one.

By train from Manchester Airport to Nottingham you usually change at least once, often at Manchester Piccadilly or Sheffield, and then still need a taxi from Nottingham station. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Nottingham Drop-Off: Where Your Driver Takes You

We drive to the exact address you give us in Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire.

City centre hotels and the Lace Market

Staying near the Old Market Square, the Lace Market or Nottingham station? Give us the hotel name and your driver will take you to the entrance.

Universities and QMC

Arriving at the University of Nottingham (University Park or Jubilee Campus), Nottingham Trent University or the Queen’s Medical Centre? Give us the halls or building name.

Homes across Nottinghamshire

We also drive to West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Hucknall, Long Eaton and the rest of the county. Enter the postcode for your exact price.

Heading to a match at the City Ground, cricket at Trent Bridge or a concert at the Motorpoint Arena? Tell us when you book so your driver can plan around road closures.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Nottingham Transfer

East Midlands residents flying home

Manchester has far more long-haul routes than East Midlands Airport. Land and go straight home in one vehicle.

Students and parents

An estate or 8 seater minibus has room for term-time luggage on the way to campus, all on one fixed fare.

Groups and families

Split one fixed fare between up to 8 passengers in our 8 seater minibus, and we fit child seats at £10 per seat.

Business travellers

Work or rest in an executive car on the way to your meeting in Nottingham.

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 Nottingham 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: Nottingham to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Nottingham address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your flight. Book both legs together and return fares start from £311 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in the Midlands

We also run fixed-fare transfers to Derby, Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield. See all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Nottingham

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

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 Nottingham Taxi FAQs

How far is Nottingham from Manchester Airport?

Nottingham is approximately 90 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 50 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Nottingham?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £158 in a saloon, £170 in an estate, £187 in an executive car and £204 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 Nottingham?

Usually the M6 south and the A50 past Derby, joining the M1 into Nottingham. On some days the A6 over the Peak District is used. Your driver chooses around live traffic, and the fare stays as quoted.

Can we stop for a break on the way to Nottingham?

Yes. It is a long journey, so your driver can stop at a services for a short break whenever you need one.

Can you take a group of 8 to Nottingham?

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 Nottingham for our flight home?

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

Book Your Manchester Airport to Nottingham Taxi

Land at Manchester and travel to Nottingham in one vehicle, door to door. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Room for all your luggage.