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Taxi from Manchester Airport to York

Fixed fares from £147 · door to door in about 1 hr 45 mins

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

Flying into Manchester and heading for York? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to York, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and driving you across the Pennines to your home, hotel or college. One vehicle, one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to York Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to York 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
£147
Return from £289

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£158
Return from £312

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£178
Return from £350

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£189
Return from £373

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 York

York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, famous for York Minster and its medieval streets. From Manchester Airport the drive is approximately 84 miles and typically takes around 1 hr 45 mins in normal traffic.

84miles approx.
1h 45mtypical drive
£147fixed 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 M60 and M62 east over the Pennines, then the A1(M) and A64 into York. Your driver chooses the best route around live traffic.
Busy periods: the M62 over Saddleworth Moor and around Leeds, and the A64 on race days and summer weekends, are the usual slow points. Allow extra time if you have a fixed arrival time.
City centre access: much of the area inside York’s city walls has limited vehicle access, so your driver drops you at the closest point to your hotel or address.

There are trains from Manchester Airport to York, but they can be busy with luggage and you still need to get from York station to your final address. A pre-booked taxi takes you door to door in one vehicle.

Drop-Off

York Drop-Off: Where Your Driver Takes You

We drive to the exact address you give us in York and across North Yorkshire.

City centre hotels and the Minster

Staying near York Minster, The Shambles or York station? Give us the hotel name and your driver will take you as close to the entrance as access allows.

Universities

Arriving at the University of York in Heslington or York St John University? Give us the college or halls, and choose an estate or minibus for extra luggage.

Homes across North Yorkshire

We also drive to Acomb, Haxby, Bishopthorpe, Selby, Tadcaster and Malton. Enter the postcode for your exact price.

Going to York Racecourse on the Knavesmire or a big event in the city? Tell us when you book so your driver can plan around road closures and race-day traffic.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to York Transfer

York residents flying home

Manchester has many more long-haul flights than Leeds Bradford. Land and go straight home in one vehicle.

Students and parents

An estate or 8 seater minibus has room for term-time luggage to the University of York or York St John, all on one fixed fare.

Tourists and groups

Visiting York for a city break? 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 York.

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 York 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: York to Manchester Airport

Flying out of Manchester? We run the route in reverse from any York address to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your flight. Book both legs together and return fares start from £289 in a saloon.

Elsewhere in Yorkshire

We also run fixed-fare transfers to Leeds, Harrogate and Hull. See all our airport transfers.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to York

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

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 York Taxi FAQs

How far is York from Manchester Airport?

York is approximately 84 miles from Manchester Airport by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hr 45 mins, depending on traffic and the time of day.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to York?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £147 in a saloon, £158 in an estate, £178 in an executive car and £189 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 York?

Usually the M62 east over the Pennines, then the A1(M) and A64 into York. Your driver chooses around live traffic, and the fare stays as quoted.

Can you drop us inside the city walls?

Some streets inside York’s walls have limited vehicle access. Your driver will drop you as close to your hotel or address as the roads allow.

Can you take a group of 8 to York?

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 York for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from any York 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 Harrogate? See our Manchester Airport to Harrogate taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to York Taxi

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