Quick Summary
A taxi from London to Manchester costs £349 for a saloon (up to 3 passengers) with LondonAirport-Taxi.com, for the 209-mile drive from central London to Manchester city centre. It usually takes 4 to 4 and a half hours via the M1 and M6. An MPV for up to 5 passengers is £492, and the price is fixed when you book — no meter and no surge.
How Much Is a Taxi from London to Manchester?
The fixed fare from central London to Manchester city centre is £349 for a saloon, covering about 209 miles. That is the price for the whole car, not per person, so three people sharing pay about £116 each. Fares from other London postcodes are similar and shown before you pay.
London to Manchester Taxi Fares by Vehicle
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Fare | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | £349 | £116 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | £393 | £98 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | £478 | £159 |
| MPV | 5 | 4 | £492 | £98 |
| 7-seat MPV | 6 | 5 | £522 | £87 |
| 8-seat MPV | 7 | 7 | £559 | £80 |
| Executive MPV | 8 | 7 | £689 | £86 |
Fares are all-in checkout prices at the time of writing, from central London (Covent Garden) to Manchester city centre (M1). Groups of 9 to 16 book online as two vehicles travelling together; for a single minibus, ask us on WhatsApp.
Route and Journey Time
The drive from London to Manchester is about 209 miles and normally takes 4 to 4 and a half hours, mostly on the M1 and M6. On a trip this long your driver can stop at a motorway services for a break. Allow extra time on Friday afternoons, around the Birmingham stretch of the M6 and in the London rush hours.
Taxi, Train, Coach or Uber?
- Train: Avanti West Coast runs from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly in a little over 2 hours. It is the fastest option station to station, and advance tickets are usually the cheapest way for one person.
- Coach: coaches from Victoria Coach Station take around 4 and a half to 5 hours and are normally the lowest fare of all, with a luggage limit.
- Uber: the app shows its own price when you request a ride, and that price changes with demand. A driver can also decline a trip this long, so it is less certain for a planned journey.
- Pre-booked taxi: £349 for the whole car, fixed in advance, from your door to your exact address in Manchester. It suits families, groups of 3 to 8, heavy luggage, and journeys at times when trains are not running.
London to Manchester Airport
Flying from Manchester? A taxi from central London to Manchester Airport is £331 for a saloon (197 miles) and £467 for an MPV. See our Manchester Airport taxi fares for fares from other towns.
From a London Airport to Manchester
Landed in London and heading north? We drive straight from the terminal to Manchester city centre:
| From | Miles | Saloon | MPV (up to 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 199 | £342 | £479 |
| Gatwick | 235 | £396 | £554 |
| Stansted | 210 | £363 | £507 |
| Luton | 172 | £306 | £428 |
See the full fares on our Heathrow to Manchester, Stansted to Manchester and Luton to Manchester pages.
The Return Journey
A taxi from Manchester back to central London costs £349 for a saloon. You can book both directions at once; each leg has its own fixed fare.
What’s Included
- Fixed fare: agreed when you book, whatever the traffic.
- Door to door: collection from your London address and drop-off at your exact destination.
- Licensed, DBS-checked drivers in modern vehicles.
- Free child seats: ask for them when you book or on WhatsApp.
- 24/7: early-morning and late-night journeys at the same fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from London to Manchester?
£349 for a saloon carrying up to 3 passengers, fixed at booking.
The journey is about 209 miles. An estate is £393, an MPV for up to 5 passengers £492, a 7-seat MPV for 6 £522 and an executive MPV for 8 £689.
How long does a taxi from London to Manchester take?
Usually 4 to 4 and a half hours.
The route is mostly the M1 and M6. Traffic on Friday afternoons and around Birmingham can add time.
How much is an Uber from London to Manchester?
Uber shows its price in the app when you request the ride, and it changes with demand.
A driver can also decline a long trip. With us the fare is fixed in advance: £349 for a saloon, whatever the traffic.
Is it cheaper to get a taxi or the train from London to Manchester?
For one person the train is cheaper; for a group of 3 or more a taxi can be close per person.
Avanti West Coast runs from Euston to Manchester Piccadilly. A saloon at £349 shared by three is about £116 each, door to door with luggage, and an executive MPV for 8 is about £86 each.
How much is a taxi from London to Manchester Airport?
£331 for a saloon.
It is about 197 miles from central London. An MPV for up to 5 passengers is £467.
How much is a taxi from Heathrow to Manchester?
£342 for a saloon to Manchester city centre.
It includes the Heathrow pick-up charge and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. From Gatwick it is £396.
Can I book a taxi from Manchester back to London?
Yes, £349 for a saloon.
You can book the return at the same time as the outward journey; each leg is priced separately.
