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Airport transport

Post by burnmark » Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:44 am

Morning all

As the thread title suggests, can anyone recommend a reliable airport transport service from Burnley to Manchester airport for this summer. I’ve googled and emailed a few requesting quotes not had a response from any.

Cheers.

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Re: Airport transport

Post by fidelcastro » Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:51 am

burnmark wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:44 am
Morning all

As the thread title suggests, can anyone recommend a reliable airport transport service from Burnley to Manchester airport for this summer. I’ve googled and emailed a few requesting quotes not had a response from any.

Cheers.
I've used numerous taxi/private hire firms in the past, but last time I used the bus into Manchester and then got the tram to the airport. I found it surprisingly straightforward.

The tram cost me £4.60.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by bfccrazy » Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:53 am

burnmark wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:44 am
Morning all

As the thread title suggests, can anyone recommend a reliable airport transport service from Burnley to Manchester airport for this summer. I’ve googled and emailed a few requesting quotes not had a response from any.

Cheers.
Few people had bad experiences but I've always found it to be spot on using Max Cabs in Accy.

I did just use the Just Park app and park next to the airport a couple weeks ago and got an uber into the airport which was easy enough.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by burnmark » Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:57 am

fidelcastro wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:51 am
I've used numerous taxi/private hire firms in the past, but last time I used the bus into Manchester and then got the tram to the airport. I found it surprisingly straightforward.

The tram cost me £4.60.
Cheers! Cheap and effective - not thought about that option although have thought of the train before. However, four big cases and two kids puts me off the idea a bit!

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Re: Airport transport

Post by burnmark » Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:58 am

bfccrazy wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:53 am
Few people had bad experiences but I've always found it to be spot on using Max Cabs in Accy.

I did just use the Just Park app and park next to the airport a couple weeks ago and got an uber into the airport which was easy enough.
Thanks. Did you have to pay a daily fee for the Just Park. What was the location like for security etc?

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Re: Airport transport

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:24 am

Message Paul Spam MoorHouse from Padiham on Facebook.
There's a woman from Padiham who does airport runs called Jayne, but I can't remember her last name sorry.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by ClaretAL » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:25 am

I always use CMD Airport Transfers, great service and never been let down. https://www.cmdtravel.co.uk/
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Bow » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:27 am

I always use the multi storey by the terminal. A million times easier.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by bfccrazy » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:37 am

burnmark wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:58 am
Thanks. Did you have to pay a daily fee for the Just Park. What was the location like for security etc?
Worked out about £5 a day.... Location was great on someone's private drive in a built up area.

Depending how long you go for it's not much difference just parking at airport once taxis are accounted for.

https://savr2.aphpartners.aph.com/

Try this link for money off airport parking at manc and it might sway you.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Burnley1989 » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:45 am

I used Alan Hosker from Padihams company recently, absolutely detested the bloke as a referee and wouldnt say we will ever see eye to eye but his driver is spot on and ill use them again this year. :lol:
We were delayed 6 hours coming home and they didnt complain at all which i was amazed about.

Google 'Alans First Choice Taxis' Padiham
Low cost as well
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Turftalkers mentor » Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:48 am

Trawdentravel used them loads of times
Brilliant , reliable and competitive with cost
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Re: Airport transport

Post by winsomeyen » Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:11 pm

Maybe consider train to manchester vic,change platforms to tram to airport.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Stonehouse » Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:18 pm

burnmark wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 10:44 am
Morning all

As the thread title suggests, can anyone recommend a reliable airport transport service from Burnley to Manchester airport for this summer. I’ve googled and emailed a few requesting quotes not had a response from any.

Cheers.
Ride charge around £60 ,you can put the app on your phone and they’ll give you a price instantly ,we catch the train from Tod straight to the Airport and one change at Victoria and can be as cheap as £10-40 and up to £16 .
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Stonehouse » Thu Jan 02, 2025 12:25 pm

Bow wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:27 am
I always use the multi storey by the terminal. A million times easier.
For 3 weeks in Feb it’s at least £117 Jetparks ,Meet and Greet £133

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Re: Airport transport

Post by Targetman » Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:22 pm

Ive used the train several times to get to the airport without any problems.
From Piccadilly it takes around 15 minutes, probably around 30 minutes from Victoria.
As mentioned above, you can also get the tram but it does take much longer, around 45 minutes from the city centre.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by burnmark » Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:47 pm

Thanks for your suggestions. I have messaged/emailed a number of the businesses put forward and will await any correspondence.

The train idea is something I’ll definitely consider in the future when the kids are older but after a long haul flight through the night the convenience of jumping straight into a mini bus wins out this time.

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Re: Airport transport

Post by bart_claret » Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:48 pm

Bow wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:27 am
I always use the multi storey by the terminal. A million times easier.
This is by far the easiest option for lottery winners.

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Re: Airport transport

Post by Loyalclaret » Thu Jan 02, 2025 2:29 pm

Bow wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:27 am
I always use the multi storey by the terminal. A million times easier.
Agree that is a good one and very quick exit.

Jossy's Travel, massive Burnley fan and very reliable +44 7866 543127

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Re: Airport transport

Post by JR1882 » Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:16 pm

Max have never let me down on an airport run but I can’t speak for other people.

Coming home, unless it’s rush hour it’s often cheaper and easier to just book an Uber once you land and clear passport control/baggage.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by GetIntoEm » Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:19 pm

We use Eric's transport, very good.

Don't use Alan's from padiham, shocking vans and driver was falling asleep bringing our family home. Had to tell him to pull over
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Re: Airport transport

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:32 pm

GetIntoEm wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 7:19 pm
We use Eric's transport, very good.

Don't use Alan's from padiham, shocking vans and driver was falling asleep bringing our family home. Had to tell him to pull over
How did that end?

Did he pull over?
Take an hours nap?
Send for another driver?
Let you drive?

Or just carry on driving?

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Re: Airport transport

Post by Dyched » Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:35 pm

Train/Bus/Tram is very easy if there’s only 1 or 2 of you with backpacks for a weekend away. It won’t be worth all the hassle with 4 people with cases etc to save £20.
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Re: Airport transport

Post by GetIntoEm » Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:46 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:32 pm
How did that end?

Did he pull over?
Take an hours nap?
Send for another driver?
Let you drive?

Or just carry on driving?
Opened the windows and rested a few mins before we carried on while I watched him like a hawk

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