Transfer Options from Manchester Airport to Preston

Preston is a quaint city, located in Lancashire, England, filled with history and wonder. Be sure to explore the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, filled with fine art and archaeological findings, and the Ribble Steam Railway, with its beautifully restored trains and interactive museum. For nature lovers, you can also spend the afternoon cycling or walking along the Guild Wheel that runs alongside River Ribble.

To get to this magical city, you have two transfer options from Manchester Airport to Preston; taxi or train. Taking a private airport taxi is the quickest option, as the journey will be just 60 minutes and cost approximately £90 (€100) for up to 4 passengers. The trains from Manchester Airport to Preston take 1 hour and 10 minutes and cost an average of £10.80 (€12) per ticket.

Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Manchester at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.

Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€127	60min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€100	60min	24/7
Train	€24	70min	03:59–23:46

How to get from Manchester Airport to Preston by taxi

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and direct transfer option from Manchester Airport to Preston, taking a taxi is your best bet. The Manchester Airport taxis cost an average of £90 (€100) and the journey time will be a quick 60 minutes in light traffic.

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Preston?

There are no official fares for taking a taxi from Manchester Airport to Preston. The amount you will pay will depend heavily on the company you choose to travel with and if you booked your transfer in advance or not. However, the average fare will be around £90 (€100) for the journey into Preston.

Cost

£90 (€100)

Trip Duration

60 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Manchester Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Manchester Airport?

All three of the terminals at Manchester Airport have a taxi rank. You will be able to find the local taxis, both private and the metered Black Hackney cabs, as you step out of the Arrivals hall on the Ground Floor.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Manchester Airport to Preston is quick, stress-free and private. All of your personal belongings will be safely and securely stowed throughout your ride and you will be dropped off directly at the door of your hotel in Preston in just 60 minutes.

Editor’s Note

The Black Hackney cabs can take up to 5 passengers, but they use a taximeter, so you may end up paying more for your ride in the end.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price before taking one of the private hire taxi cabs.

Wearing your seatbelt while in the taxi is a must by law in England.

Tipping your Manchester Airport taxi driver isn't expected, but is always appreciated if they went above and beyond.

How to get from Manchester Airport to Preston by train

You can travel directly from Manchester Airport to Preston by train. The travel time is a quick 1 hour and 10 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket will be an average of £10.80 (€12).

How much are the trains from Manchester Airport to Preston?

The cost of a ticket on the Manchester airport to Preston train will depend on the time of day you need to travel and if you book your ticket in advance. The average cost for a single ticket will be £10.80 (€12), but this can increase or decrease, depending on if you’re travelling during peak times or not.

Cost

£10.80 (€12)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 60 minutes for the Manchester Airport to Preston train.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The trains from Manchester Airport to Preston run daily from 03:59 to 23:46.

Where do I find the train at Manchester Airport?

All of the trains from Manchester Airport to Preston can be found at the airport’s train station. To get there, you will need to take the Skylink walkway from any of the three terminals. The walk to the train station will be around 10-15 minutes.

Convenience

As there’s no way to get from Manchester Airport to Preston by bus, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly transfer option, you will need to take the train. Aside from the 10-15 minute walk to the train station in the airport, taking the train is a fairly quick and straightforward transfer option. However, if you’re travelling in a group or with lots of luggage, we suggest pre-booking your transfer and taking a private vehicle instead.

Timetables

Manchester Airport Train

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a large group, you may wish to share a taxi and split the cost of the fare, rather than all taking the train.

Useful Tips

There's very little luggage storage on the train, be sure to travel light.

The walk from the airport to the train station has moving platforms to help you move your luggage.

Purchase your train tickets in advance to save money.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Manchester. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

Flight monitoring

Drivers are always on time

Quality support

24/7 email & phone support

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€112.0

NIGHTTIME

€129.0

Same price as a regular taxi from the line

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4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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How do I get from Manchester Airport to Preston?

There are two ways to get from Manchester Airport to Preston; taxi or train. Taking a private airport taxi takes just 60 minutes to reach Preston and costs an average of £90 (€100). There’s no Manchester Airport to Preston bus, so if you wish to use public transport, you can take the train. The journey time on the trains from Manchester Airport to Preston is 1 hour and 10 minutes and the cost will be an average of £10.80 (€12) per ticket.

What’s the Preston to Manchester Airport distance?

The distance from Manchester Airport to Preston is 67 km. If you choose to take a private transfer or a taxi, the journey will be around 60 minutes. On the Manchester Airport to Preston train, you can expect a journey time of 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What’s the cost of a Manchester Airport to Preston train?

The cost of the train from Manchester Airport to Preston is around £10.80 (€12). However, the exact cost of your ticket will depend on the time of day you’re travelling. For the cheapest tickets, you will need to travel during the off-peak times and purchase your tickets in advance.

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How to get from Manchester Airport to Preston by taxi

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Preston?

Cost

£90 (€100)

Trip Duration

60 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Manchester Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Manchester Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Manchester Airport to Preston by train

How much are the trains from Manchester Airport to Preston?

Cost

£10.80 (€12)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The trains from Manchester Airport to Preston run daily from 03:59 to 23:46.

Where do I find the train at Manchester Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Manchester Airport Train

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Welcome Pickups transfer

Best drivers

Flight monitoring

Quality support

Cancel up to 24 hours before the pickup and get an 80% refund

Prices

DAYTIME

NIGHTTIME

Sedan Car

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Manchester Airport to Preston?

What’s the Preston to Manchester Airport distance?

What’s the cost of a Manchester Airport to Preston train?

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