Manchester airport transfer

Leave the bus queues behind with an airport transfer straight into Manchester city centre. Pre-book before you travel for cheaper deals.

World-famous for its love of sport, genre-defining music scene and rich industrial heritage, Manchester is a place with serious cultural clout. But beyond its football stadiums and factories, you’ll find a friendly northern city packed with awesome bars and restaurants, glorious gothic architecture, and varied galleries and museums.

From Manchester Airport, it’s a short hop into the city centre, via transfer or train. While the latter is undeniably cheaper, airport transfers are a much more convenient way to travel, dropping you door-to-door with minimal fuss. A transfer will cut the time in transit, particularly if you’re staying in one of Manchester’s outer suburbs.

Worried about price? Keep the convenience but cut the cost with a shared shuttle bus. With more stops to make, this service is usually cheaper and you won’t have to worry about train time tables or lugging your luggage through the busy streets of Manchester. Plus, it’s almost always cheaper to pre-book a service than go with a taxi on the day.

Group travel is made considerably easier, too, when you’ve got your own transport waiting at the arrivals gate. With a mini bus or van, you won’t have to worry about booking multiple expensive taxis or herding your whole group onto the same train.

If you’re using Manchester airport as a jumping off point into the surrounding countryside – for example, the Peak or Lake Districts – a transfer or shuttle is likely to be much less hassle. For the extra costs, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, without having to navigate the British public transport network.

By checking TravelSupermarket’s directory of companies offering airport transfers in Manchester, you stand a better chance of getting a great deal.