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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Oldham

Fixed fares from £59 · door to door in about 30 mins

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

Landing at Manchester and heading home to Oldham? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Oldham and the surrounding towns, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you straight to your front door. One vehicle, one fixed price agreed before you travel, at any hour of the day or night.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Oldham Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Oldham town 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
£59
Return from £116

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£66
Return from £131

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£74
Return from £147

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£82
Return from £163

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 Oldham

Oldham sits on the edge of the Pennines in the north-east of Greater Manchester. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 19 miles and typically takes around 30 mins in normal traffic.

19miles approx.
30mtypical drive
£59fixed 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 to the M60, then anticlockwise past Stockport and Denton to junction 22 at Hollinwood and the A62 into Oldham. Your driver may go the other way round the M60 when that is quicker on the day.
Busy periods: the M60 between Stockport and Denton is the usual slow point at weekday rush hours. Allow extra time if you need to be home for a set time.
Local knowledge: our drivers know Oldham, from Royton and Shaw to Lees, Springhead and the Saddleworth villages, so you are dropped at the right door.

There is no direct train from Manchester Airport to Oldham. Public transport means a train into the city and then the Metrolink out to Oldham with all your luggage. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Oldham Drop-Off: Where Your Driver Takes You

We drive to the exact address you give us in Oldham and across the borough.

Oldham town centre

Heading to the town centre, Spindles or a hotel near Oldham Mumps? Give us the address and your driver will take you to the door.

Royal Oldham Hospital

Visiting or working at the Royal Oldham Hospital? We drop off at the main entrance on Rochdale Road.

Homes across the borough

We also drive to Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Failsworth, Lees and Saddleworth. Enter the postcode for your exact price.

Looking for local journeys around Oldham rather than an airport transfer? See our Oldham taxi services.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Oldham Transfer

Oldham families flying home

Back from a holiday with cases and tired children? Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight home.

Visiting friends and relatives

Flying in to see family in Oldham? Book a fixed-fare pickup and give your hosts the driver details so they know when you will arrive.

Groups

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

Visiting a business in Oldham or the Hollinwood area? Our executive cars give you a fixed price for your expenses.

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 Oldham 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: Oldham to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Oldham address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your flight. Book both legs together and return fares start from £116 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in Greater Manchester

We also run fixed-fare transfers to Ashton-under-Lyne, Stockport and across Manchester.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Oldham

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

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 Oldham Taxi FAQs

How far is Oldham from Manchester Airport?

Oldham is approximately 19 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 30 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Oldham?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £59 in a saloon, £66 in an estate, £74 in an executive car and £82 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 Saddleworth, Royton and Shaw?

Yes. We drive to every part of the Oldham borough, including Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Lees, Failsworth and the Saddleworth villages. Enter your postcode for the exact price.

Is a taxi quicker than the train and tram to Oldham?

Usually, yes. Public transport means a train into Manchester and then the Metrolink to Oldham. A taxi takes about 30 minutes door to door and you keep your luggage with you.

Can you take a group of 8 to Oldham?

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 Oldham for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Oldham 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.

Travelling to Ashton? See our Manchester Airport to Ashton-under-Lyne taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Oldham Taxi

Land at Manchester and be home in Oldham in about 30 minutes. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Straight to your door.