A planned pickup after your train
A station transfer works best when the driver knows which journey you are making and you know where collection has been arranged. Enter Manchester Piccadilly as your station pickup and the full address of your destination when requesting a quote.
Give a realistic collection time that allows you to leave the train, collect your belongings and reach the agreed pickup point. If you are travelling with a group, young children or heavy luggage, allow extra time for that part of the journey.
Manchester Taxi Cars provides pre-booked private hire. Your booking is a separately arranged collection; it is not a reservation for the next car at a public taxi rank.
Make the station handover straightforward
Share your arrival details
Provide the scheduled train arrival time and a mobile number you will have with you. If you already know about a service change, tell the booking team.
Confirm the meeting point
Follow the collection instructions for your booking. Station access and stopping arrangements can change, so use the agreed location rather than guessing an exit.
Keep the team informed
If your train is delayed, cancelled or diverted, contact the team as soon as you can. Changes to the booked journey must be agreed with the office.
Piccadilly to Manchester Airport
A car transfer can connect a rail arrival at Piccadilly with an onward flight from Manchester Airport. Leave a suitable gap between the train arriving and your flight’s check-in requirements. The car journey is only one part of that connection: getting through the station and arriving in time for the airline also matter.
Enter the airport as your destination and include the total passengers and luggage. If you are arriving at the airport and travelling onward to Piccadilly, choose the opposite direction and provide your arriving-flight details when requested.
See our Manchester Airport transfer guide for help planning the airport part of your journey.
From the station to home, a hotel or a meeting
Use a complete hotel or office address, including the building name where necessary. For a home journey, add the house number and postcode. If the trip continues outside Manchester, the same quote process can price the onward journey rather than leaving you to arrange another transfer.
Existing fixed-route fares take priority. Larger vehicles and extras are reflected in the live quote. Check the fare guide for the information needed to receive a clear journey price, then review your chosen vehicle and total before confirming.