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Manchester Airport taxis from Sheppey & Swale.
Fixed-price transfers to Manchester Airport from Sheerness and every town we serve, with measured journey times and pickups 24 hours a day.
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Open 24/7Getting to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is the UK's third-busiest, with long-haul routes that aren't always available from London. From Kent it's a long journey, usually 5 hours or more by road.
For groups and families with lots of luggage, a single door-to-door journey can still beat several trains with changes in London. We plan Manchester transfers carefully, with breaks and plenty of margin.
Manchester has three terminals (1, 2 and 3), so check yours before you travel. The route from Kent crosses the Thames at Dartford and heads north on the M1 and M6, a long run where we always build in comfort breaks and margin.
JOURNEY TIMES
Manchester Airport from every town we serve.
Measured by road, closest first. Typical times; traffic can add more at busy times.
| From | Distance | Typical time | Dartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood | 223 mi | 4 hr 25 – 5 hr 35 | Yes |
| Rochester | 224 mi | 4 hr 30 – 5 hr 40 | Yes |
| Chatham | 225 mi | 4 hr 35 – 5 hr 40 | Yes |
| Gillingham | 228 mi | 4 hr 35 – 5 hr 40 | Yes |
| Maidstone | 232 mi | 4 hr 40 – 5 hr 50 | Yes |
| Rainham | 234 mi | 4 hr 40 – 5 hr 50 | Yes |
| Sittingbourne | 238 mi | 4 hr 45 – 5 hr 55 | Yes |
| Iwade | 239 mi | 4 hr 45 – 5 hr 55 | Yes |
| Teynham | 242 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr 5 | Yes |
| Queenborough | 243 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr | Yes |
| Minster-on-Sea | 244 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr | Yes |
| Halfway | 244 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr | Yes |
| Sheerness | 245 mi | 4 hr 55 – 6 hr 5 | Yes |
| Eastchurch | 246 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr 5 | Yes |
| Faversham | 246 mi | 4 hr 55 – 6 hr 5 | Yes |
| Warden | 249 mi | 4 hr 55 – 6 hr 10 | Yes |
| Leysdown-on-Sea | 249 mi | 5 hr – 6 hr 15 | Yes |
DROP-OFF & PICKUP
At Manchester Airport
GOOD TO KNOW
Manchester Airport tips
- Check which terminal (1, 2 or 3) your airline uses.
- Manchester charges vehicles for forecourt drop-off. Ask us how it's handled when you book.
- For very early flights, consider leaving the night before, or tell us and we'll plan around it.
Other airports
- London Gatwick taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Gatwick from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 57 miles, typically 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30.
- London Heathrow taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Heathrow from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 82 miles, typically 1 hr 35 – 2 hr.
- London Stansted taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Stansted from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 76 miles, typically 1 hr 20 – 1 hr 50.
- London City taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London City from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 49 miles, typically 1 hr – 1 hr 20.
- London Luton taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Luton from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 89 miles, typically 1 hr 40 – 2 hr 10.
- London Southend taxis from SheppeyTaxis to London Southend from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 62 miles, typically 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 35.
- Birmingham Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Birmingham Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 169 miles, typically 3 hr 15 – 4 hr 5.
- Bristol Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Bristol Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 181 miles, typically 3 hr 35 – 4 hr 30.
- Southampton Airport taxis from SheppeyTaxis to Southampton Airport from every town we serve; from Sheerness it's about 126 miles, typically 2 hr 20 – 3 hr.
Airport travel guides
- Why take a taxi to the airport instead of driving?Airport parking, drop-off charges, the Dartford Crossing and tiredness: the case for a pre-booked airport taxi from Sheppey.
- When should you book an airport taxi from Sheerness?How far ahead to book, and how to work out your pickup time for each London airport.
- How to get from Sheerness to Gatwick, Heathrow & StanstedRoutes, distances and typical journey times by taxi, and how they compare with the train.
- Airport pickups in Blue Town, Mile Town & Marine TownHow airport pickups work in Sheerness's three districts, with journey times from each.
- What time should your airport taxi pick you up?Worked examples for early, midday and evening flights from Sheppey.
- How to get to the airport from Minster-on-SeaTaxi, train or driving from Minster to the six London airports, with real journey times.
FAQ
Manchester Airport taxi questions.
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How long is a taxi from Sheerness to Manchester Airport?
Usually 4 hr 55 – 6 hr 5 for the 245-mile drive, depending on traffic.
Which of your pickup towns is closest to Manchester Airport?
Strood, at about 223 miles (4 hr 25 – 5 hr 35).
Do journeys to Manchester Airport use the Dartford Crossing?
Yes, from Sheppey, Swale and Medway the route crosses the Thames at Dartford. Any crossing charge is part of our agreed fare.
Is a taxi to Manchester Airport from Kent realistic?
Yes. It's a long journey, usually 5 hours or more, but for families and groups with luggage it can be simpler than the train. We plan breaks and allow plenty of time.
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