✓ Fixed Price — No Hidden Charges
✓ Flight Tracking on Every Pickup
✓ No Charge on Delayed Flights
✓ Free 1 Hour Waiting Time
Manchester 24/7 Transfers provides a reliable pre-booked airport taxi from Kendal to Manchester service, a private hire transfer between Kendal and Manchester Airport. Whether you are leaving from Kendal, LA9, or being collected from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 after a long flight, your fare is fixed the moment you book. No meters running. No surge pricing. No surprises.
The journey from Kendal to Manchester Airport generally takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, depending on traffic and the time of day. We cover Kendal and the surrounding South Lakeland area, including Burneside, Levens, Milnthorpe, Kirkby Lonsdale, and Windermere.
Your price is locked in when you book, so the fares below are what you pay. Fares shown are for the Essential package.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases + 2 hand luggage | £145 |
| Estate | Up to 4 | 3 suitcases + 2 hand luggage | £155 |
| Executive | Up to 4 | 2 suitcases + 2 hand luggage | £185 |
| MPV / Mini Bus | Up to 8 | Up to 8 suitcases | £210 |
Fares above are for the Essential package. For Welcome package pricing, which adds meet and greet inside the terminal, request a quote.
*Valid up to 6 hours before your scheduled pickup time. Terms apply
Route
Kendal ↔ Manchester Airport
Approximate Distance
80.9 miles each way
Approximate Journey Time
About 1 hour 25 minutes
Availability
24/7 · 365 days a year
We offer four vehicle types for the Kendal run. Every vehicle is clean, modern, and air-conditioned.
Up to 4 passengers
Premium saloon for business or extra comfort
From £185
Book Executive →All vehicle types include the fixed price guarantee and flight tracking on airport pickups. Meet and greet is part of the Welcome package.
The run is 80.9 miles, mostly on the M6, and the drive time shifts with Lake District weekends and holiday traffic. Here is how the journey works from pickup to terminal.
The journey from Kendal to Manchester Airport is 80.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. Kendal sits around 8 miles from the M6, so the run starts on A-roads before joining the motorway southbound past Lancaster and Preston. Your driver then chooses the cleanest finish to the airport, using the M61 or the M56, depending on traffic.
Travel times can stretch on Lake District weekends and bank holidays, so allow extra time. Manchester Airport itself advises avoiding morning traffic around Lancaster, Preston, and Manchester. Our drivers monitor live traffic and adjust routes when needed to keep your journey on schedule.
Avoid the hassle of trains and long walks through the airport. Your driver takes you to the drop-off point for your terminal, so you arrive close to check-in with minimal effort. All drop-off charges are included in your fixed fare.
With the Welcome package, your driver also collects you from your Kendal door.
For return journeys on the Welcome package, your driver waits inside arrivals with a name board once you land and collect your luggage. You receive driver and vehicle details in advance, so the trip back to Kendal stays simple.
On Essential, your vehicle is dispatched when you land and meets you at the designated pickup zone.
Terminal 2 Meeting Point
Currency exchange next to Starbucks
Terminal 3 Meeting Point
Information Desk
We pick up from towns and villages in and around Kendal. If your area is not listed, use our booking system to get an instant fixed price for your exact postcode.
Kendal
LA9
Burneside, Natland, Oxenholme
LA9
Levens, Sedgwick, Sizergh
LA8
Milnthorpe, Heversham
LA7
Kirkby Lonsdale
LA6
Sedbergh
LA10
Windermere, Bowness
LA23
Grange-over-Sands
LA11
Ambleside, Grasmere
LA22
Not sure about your postcode? Enter it in our booking system for an instant fixed price.
Check Your Price →Kendal passengers choose us for punctual pickups, fixed fares, and professional drivers who get them to Manchester Airport on time.
Your fare is locked in when you book online. No meter running on the motorway, no traffic surcharges, and no surprises when you arrive.
For every inbound pickup from Manchester Airport, we monitor your flight in real time. If your flight is delayed, your driver adjusts automatically.
With the Welcome package, your driver meets you inside the terminal with a name board, so there is no wandering around the car park after a long journey.
We include one hour of free waiting time on airport pickups. Slow baggage claims and long passport queues are covered.
Travelling with young children from Kendal? Child seats are free on request, so just add the request to your booking notes.
Plans change, so you can book with confidence. If you cancel inside 6 hours and the driver is not yet on the way, a £25 admin fee applies.
*Valid up to 6 hours before your scheduled pickup time. Terms apply
Kendal is a market town in Cumbria, known as the Auld Grey Town for its limestone buildings and as the home of Kendal Mint Cake. It sits just outside the Lake District National Park, which is why it is often called the gateway to the Lakes.
Kendal Castle and Abbot Hall Art Gallery are two of the town's best-known sights. The Lakes International Comic Art Festival is held in Kendal every October.
The M6 is around 8 miles away, and the A591 links Kendal to Windermere. Kendal station is on the Windermere branch line, and some services run through to Manchester Airport, though most journeys need a change at Oxenholme.
A pre-booked airport taxi from Kendal to Manchester runs the route directly via the M6.
For travellers staying in Kendal before an early flight, or arriving back late, here are a few options in and around the town centre.
Castle Green Lane, Kendal, LA9 6RG
Maude Street, Kendal, LA9 4QG
Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL
Staying at one of these hotels before a flight? We collect directly from your hotel entrance, door to terminal, fixed price.
Book From Your Hotel →Everything you need to know before booking your Kendal airport transfer.
A taxi from Kendal to Manchester Airport typically takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes for the 80.9 miles, mostly on the M6. Lake District weekends and bank holidays can add time around Lancaster and Preston.
Essential fares are fixed at booking, so the price you see is exactly what you pay. Nothing is added for traffic, time of day, or distance variations around Kendal.
Yes. We cover Kendal LA9 and the wider South Lakeland area, with the same fixed-price approach in each place. That includes Levens LA8, Milnthorpe LA7, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6, Sedbergh LA10, Windermere LA23, Grange-over-Sands LA11 and Ambleside LA22.
If your area is not listed, enter your postcode in our booking system for an instant fixed price.
We track every inbound flight to Manchester Airport in real time. If your flight is delayed, your driver adjusts their arrival time automatically, and you do not need to call or message us.
With the Welcome package, your driver waits inside arrivals holding a name board. The Terminal 2 meeting point is the currency exchange next to Starbucks. The Terminal 3 meeting point is the Information Desk.
With Essential, your vehicle is dispatched when you land and meets you at the designated pickup zone. At Terminal 2, that is Car Park P3 or the T2 West multi-storey, and at Terminal 3, it is just outside the arrivals door.
Yes. Book both legs online in one session, and add your flight number for the return leg so we can track your inbound flight.
You can pay online by debit or credit card, with Apple Pay or Google Pay, or pay your driver by cash or card on the day. No deposit is required to secure your booking.
Your fixed fare is the same whichever method you choose.
We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly in busy travel periods. Last-minute bookings can be requested but are subject to driver availability.
The fare shown at booking is the total you pay, with no additions on the day.
Inside 6 hours, with the driver not yet on the way, a £25 admin fee applies.
*Valid up to 6 hours before your scheduled pickup time. Terms apply
We offer four vehicle types for the Kendal run. Every vehicle is clean, modern, and air-conditioned.
All vehicle types include the fixed price guarantee and flight tracking on airport pickups. Meet and greet is part of the Welcome package. To see your fare, get an instant fixed price and select by passenger numbers.
We cover towns and cities across the UK. Click any route to see journey details and fixed prices.
Ready to lock in your fare? Get an instant fixed price for your airport taxi from Kendal to Manchester, or message us for Welcome package pricing.
Not sure which package suits you? Message us on WhatsApp or call +44 7804 408610, 24 hours a day.
