Long-distance fixed fare
Manchester to Birmingham Taxi
A pre-booked, door-to-door private transfer from Manchester, the north-west's biggest city, with a major international airport on its doorstep, to Birmingham, the UK's second city, at the centre of the motorway network — one fixed price for the whole vehicle, confirmed in writing before you travel.
A private taxi from Manchester to Birmingham covers roughly 90 miles in 1 hr 30 mins – 1 hr 50 mins and costs from £160 fixed for the whole vehicle — about £40 per person when four share. It runs door to door, 24/7, via the M6, with luggage included and the price agreed before you travel.
Manchester to Birmingham taxi fares
Every price below is a fixed fare for the whole vehicle. Split it between passengers and long-distance travel is often cheaper than the equivalent train tickets — from about £40 each for four sharing, or £35 each for eight in a minibus.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Manchester → Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 passengers | 2 large cases | from £160 |
| Estate | 4 passengers | 4 large cases | from £185 |
| MPV – 6 seater | 6 passengers | 6 large cases | from £225 |
| Minibus – 8 seater | 8 passengers | 8 large cases | from £270 |
| Executive | 3 passengers | 2 large cases | from £295 |
Prices are per vehicle (not per person) and fixed once your booking is confirmed — no meters, no surge pricing, no hidden extras. Exact quotes depend on pickup point, date and time.
Your exact quote reflects the precise pickup and drop-off addresses, the date and the time of travel. Quotes are free, take minutes, and there is no obligation — what we confirm is what you pay, including waiting time at pickup, luggage and standard extras.
How long does a taxi from Manchester to Birmingham take?
Around 1 hr 30 mins – 1 hr 50 mins in normal traffic for the 90-mile journey. The M6 through Staffordshire slows in both peaks; the M6 Toll reliably bypasses the worst of it.
Because the car leaves when you choose, you can plan around the traffic rather than the timetable: many customers travelling for morning meetings or flights choose an early departure, while overnight runs suit late arrivals into Manchester. Your driver follows live traffic on the day and adjusts the route if there is an incident, so the estimate you are given at booking is a realistic one, not a best-case one.
What route will the driver take?
M6 south past Stoke-on-Trent, with the M6 Toll available to skip congestion north of Birmingham. Where the M6 Toll is used to save time, the toll is included in your fixed quote.
We collect from any address in Greater Manchester — homes, hotels, offices, hospitals and student accommodation — as well as Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria. Drop-off is anywhere in Birmingham and the surrounding area, including Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and International. If your journey connects with a flight, we can route via Birmingham Airport (around 10 miles from central Birmingham) or Manchester Airport on the Manchester side — just mention it when booking and the detour is priced into your fixed quote.
Taxi vs train vs coach: which is best for Manchester to Birmingham?
For one traveller with light luggage the train can be the quick option. For groups, families, heavy luggage and door-to-door certainty, a fixed-fare taxi usually wins.
| Private taxi | Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes — address to address | No — station to station | No — stop to stop |
| Pricing | Fixed, per vehicle | Per person, varies by time | Per person |
| Departure | Any time you choose, 24/7 | Timetabled | Timetabled |
| Luggage | Travels with you in the boot | Limited rack space | Hold luggage |
| Changes & waits | None | Possible connections | Multiple stops |
| Typical time | 1 hr 30 mins – 1 hr 50 mins, kerb to kerb | Add transfers at both ends | Usually the slowest option |
The short verdict: travelling alone at off-peak times, take the train. Travelling as two or more, with cases, at unsociable hours, or when you simply cannot afford a missed connection — a fixed-fare car from £40 per person (four sharing) is the more comfortable and often the more economical choice.
Popular pickup & drop-off points
These are the requests we see most on this route — but any address works: the fare is door to door.
In Manchester
- Manchester Piccadilly station
- Manchester Airport (T1–T3)
- Old Trafford
- the Etihad Stadium
- MediaCityUK
In Birmingham
- New Street station
- Birmingham Airport & the NEC
- Edgbaston Stadium
- the Bullring & Grand Central
Who books a Manchester to Birmingham taxi?
Business travellers
One fixed price on one invoice, a quiet car to work in, and a departure time built around your meetings rather than a timetable. Executive vehicles available from £295.
Airport connections
Flying from Birmingham Airport or Manchester Airport? We time the pickup to your check-in, monitor the flight, and carry all the luggage — no dragging cases across station concourses.
Families & groups
Free child seats, no seat reservations to juggle, and a minibus that takes eight people with luggage from about £35 per person.
Events, students & relocations
Matchdays, graduations, term start and end, hospital transfers — a door-to-door car removes the hardest part of an already busy day.
Choose the right vehicle
Five vehicle classes cover everything from a solo business trip to an eight-person group move.
Saloon
A comfortable four-door for up to 3 passengers with 2 large cases — the best-value choice for solo travellers and couples.
Estate
The same comfort with a much bigger boot: 4 passengers and 4 large cases, ideal for airport and cruise luggage.
MPV – 6 seater
A people carrier seating 6 with luggage space — the family and small-group favourite.
Minibus – 8 seater
Seats 8 with a full luggage set. Split the fixed fare eight ways and this is often the cheapest per-person way to travel long distance.
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar with a professional chauffeur — bottled water, chargers and a quiet ride for business travel and special occasions.
Every journey includes
- Fixed quote confirmed in writing before you book
- Licensed, insured, DBS-checked professional drivers
- Free infant, child and booster seats on request
- Meet & greet available at stations, airports and ports
- Flight, train and ship monitoring on connected pickups
- 24/7 operation, including weekends and bank holidays
- Card, cash and business invoice payment options
- Free short comfort stops on longer journeys
How to book your Manchester to Birmingham taxi
- Tell us your journeyCall 020 8888 9988 or email with your pickup address, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage. We reply with a fixed, all-inclusive quote for your Manchester to Birmingham journey.
- Confirm your bookingApprove the quote and you'll receive written confirmation with your driver and vehicle details. Amendments with notice are free.
- Meet your driverYour driver arrives ahead of the pickup time, helps with luggage and takes the best live-traffic route. Pay by card, cash or business invoice.
Manchester to Birmingham taxi — frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Manchester to Birmingham?
Fixed fares start from £160 for a saloon (up to 3 passengers), £225 for a 6-seat MPV and £270 for an 8-seat minibus. The price is per vehicle, agreed in writing before you travel, and covers the whole door-to-door journey.
How long does a taxi from Manchester to Birmingham take?
Around 1 hr 30 mins – 1 hr 50 mins for the 90-mile journey in normal traffic. The M6 through Staffordshire slows in both peaks; the M6 Toll reliably bypasses the worst of it.
Is a taxi from Manchester to Birmingham cheaper than the train?
For groups, often yes: four sharing a saloon pay from about £40 per person, and eight sharing a minibus from about £35 per person — door to door, with luggage, and with no station transfers at either end.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. Your quote is confirmed at booking and does not change on the day — no meters and no surge pricing. Where the M6 Toll is used to save time, the toll is included in your fixed quote.
How much luggage can I bring?
A saloon carries two large cases plus hand luggage; an estate takes four; the 8-seater minibus carries a full luggage set for the whole group. Tell us what you are bringing and we will recommend the right vehicle.
Can we make a stop on the way?
Yes. Short comfort breaks on a journey of this length are free. Planned detours — an extra pickup, a drop at Birmingham Airport, a lunch stop — are quoted transparently up front.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes — infant, child and booster seats are available on request at no extra charge. Add the children's ages when you book.
Do you run at night and on weekends?
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays — useful for early flights, late trains and overnight transfers between Manchester and Birmingham.
Can I book a return journey?
Yes — many customers book both legs together so the same standard of car and driver is guaranteed for the trip home. Ask for a combined quote.
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Fares, distances and journey times on this page were last reviewed on 17 August 2026. Figures are indicative; your fixed quote is confirmed at booking.