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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Southport

Fixed fares from £89 · door to door in about 1 hr 5 mins

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

Heading to the coast after your flight? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to Southport, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you to your home, hotel or golf club on the Sefton coast. One vehicle, one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Southport Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to Southport 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
£89
Return from £176

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£95
Return from £188

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£103
Return from £204

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£117
Return from £232

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 Southport

Southport is a seaside town on the Sefton coast in Merseyside, north of Liverpool. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 44 miles and typically takes around 1 hr 5 mins in normal traffic.

44miles approx.
1h 5mtypical drive
£89fixed 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 west to the M6 north, then the M58 towards Ormskirk and the A570 into Southport. When the M6 is busy your driver may use the M62 and M57 instead.
Busy periods: the M6 around the Thelwall Viaduct and junctions 21 to 26 is the usual slow point at weekday rush hours and on bank holiday weekends.
Local knowledge: our drivers know Lord Street, the Promenade, Birkdale and Ainsdale, and the hotel and golf club entrances, so you are dropped at the right door.

By train from Manchester Airport to Southport you usually change at Manchester Piccadilly and Wigan Wallgate, or go via Liverpool and the Merseyrail line. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

Southport Drop-Off: Where Your Driver Takes You

We drive to the exact address you give us in Southport and along the Sefton coast.

Hotels on Lord Street and the Promenade

Staying on Lord Street, the Promenade or near Southport Pier? Give us the hotel name and your driver will take you to the entrance.

Royal Birkdale and the golf coast

Playing Royal Birkdale, Hillside or Southport and Ainsdale? An estate or minibus takes golf bags as well as cases.

Homes across Sefton

We also drive to Birkdale, Ainsdale, Churchtown, Formby and Ormskirk. Enter the postcode for your exact price.

Going to a show at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, the Southport Air Show or the Flower Show? Tell us when you book so your driver can plan around road closures.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Southport Transfer

Southport residents flying home

Back from holiday? Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight home, with no changes at Wigan or Liverpool.

Golfers

Flying in for a round on England’s Golf Coast? We carry golf bags in our estates and 8 seater minibus. Mention them when you book.

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.

Conference and event visitors

Attending an event at the convention centre? 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 Southport 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: Southport to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any Southport address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your flight. Book both legs together and return fares start from £176 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in the North West

We also run fixed-fare transfers to Liverpool, Preston and Blackpool. See all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Southport

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

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 Southport Taxi FAQs

How far is Southport from Manchester Airport?

Southport is approximately 44 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 5 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Southport?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £89 in a saloon, £95 in an estate, £103 in an executive car and £117 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 Southport?

Usually the M56 and M6 north, then the M58 and A570 through Ormskirk. When the M6 is busy, the M62 and M57 via Liverpool can be quicker. The fare stays as quoted.

Can you carry golf bags to Southport?

Yes. Our estates and the 8 seater minibus take golf bags along with suitcases. Tell us how many when you book so we send the right vehicle.

Can you take a group of 8 to Southport?

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 Southport for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any Southport 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 Liverpool? See our Manchester Airport to Liverpool taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Southport Taxi

Land at Manchester and be on the Southport seafront in about an hour. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Room for all your luggage and golf bags.