A Manchester Piccadilly taxi alternative: a private chauffeur waiting at the station exit
A calmer alternative to a Manchester Piccadilly taxi: your chauffeur waits at the station with a name board, then takes you on to your hotel, the airport or home.
- Name boardWaiting at the exit with your name
- Luggage helpUp to the platform if you ask
- Late train30 minutes of free waiting
- Written quoteAgreed before you travel
A Manchester Piccadilly taxi alternative
Arriving by train is the easy part, but finding your ride afterwards can be less so. Platforms are busy and bags are heavy, so a queue at the rank is the last thing you want after a long journey.
With MCH, a private chauffeur is already there. You book ahead, and we wait for you with a digital name board, so you walk out of the station and straight into the car. Because the booking is made in advance, you are not looking for a Manchester Piccadilly taxi on the day, and your price is confirmed in writing first.
We cover both main stations, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria, and the pick-up works a little differently at each, so the next two sections explain exactly how.
Which station will your train arrive at?
Manchester has two main stations, and they serve different directions, so it helps to know which one is yours.
Mainly trains from the south and from Scotland
- London Euston
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Southampton
- Cardiff and Wales
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
Mainly trains from the north and east
- Leeds
- York
- Newcastle
- Bradford
- Halifax
- Blackpool
- Southport
Timetables change, and some Leeds and York trains also call at Piccadilly, so please check the station on your ticket. If you are not sure, send us your train details, and we will confirm where to meet.
Manchester Piccadilly station transfers
Because Piccadilly is where most of our station guests arrive, here is how the pick-up works from the platform to the car.
- 1
Book ahead
Tell us your train, the arrival time and where you are going, and we confirm the plan in writing.
- 2
We wait at the exit
Your chauffeur parks in the short-stay car park and waits at the main entrance and exit on Fairfield Street, holding a digital name board.
- 3
Help with luggage
If you ask, we can come upstairs near the platform and wait there, so you have a hand with the cases.
- 4
Straight on
Then we load the car and drive you to your hotel, the airport or home.
- Where we park
- In the short-stay car park, so we are close to the entrance.
- How you find us
- Look for the digital name board at the main entrance and exit.
- Up to the platform
- Available if you ask, which is useful with heavy luggage.
- Parking and drop-off
- Short drop-off is free, and we do not normally have a parking charge at Piccadilly.
So please tell us your train and the time it is due when you book, and then we know when to be there.
Manchester Victoria station transfers
Parking at Victoria is very limited, so the pick-up is different from Piccadilly, and we tell you about it before you travel.
You leave the station
Walk out towards the area near Hotel Indigo and the National Football Museum.
We share our location
We send you our live location, so you can see exactly where the car is.
You find the car
Your chauffeur stays with the vehicle, and you step straight in.
Because parking is so scarce, we usually park near Hotel Indigo and the National Football Museum and stay with the vehicle. Sometimes we can wait at the top end of the taxi rank if you are visible, although that can be tricky.
For that reason, we ask you to check your messages when you arrive, so we can find each other quickly.
If your train is late
Trains run late, so we plan for it, and we do not leave anyone stranded.
Also, please tell us as soon as you know your train is delayed, because that helps us plan around it. Our waiting time terms explain the details.
Where your chauffeur takes you from the station
The station is only the start, so tell us where the journey ends, and we plan the rest.
Taxi rank or private chauffeur at the station?
Both get you from the train to your destination, so here is how they differ when you arrive with luggage.
Meeting you
Usually at the rank, outside
Waiting at the exit with a name board
Luggage
You load it yourself
Help up to the platform if you ask
Booking
On the day, subject to availability
In advance, with a written quote
A late train
Not part of the journey
30 minutes of free waiting, then we wait on
Booking a station transfer takes one message
Your train details tell us most of what we need, so a station and a time are enough to begin.
- 1
Tell us your train
Send the station, the arrival time, where you are going and how many are travelling.
- 2
Choose the car
We suggest a V-Class for most groups, or an E-Class or S-Class for one to three.
- 3
Receive a written quote
You see the journey and the price in writing before you commit.
- 4
Step off the train
Your chauffeur is waiting, and you are on your way.
Station transfers: your questions answered
Where will my chauffeur meet me at Manchester Piccadilly?
Your chauffeur waits at the main entrance and exit on Fairfield Street, holding a digital name board with your name. We park in the short-stay car park, so we are close by.
Can you meet me on the platform?
Yes, if you ask. We can come upstairs near the platform and wait there, which helps when you have heavy luggage. Please mention it when you book.
What if my train is late?
Please tell us as soon as you know. We include 30 minutes of free waiting from the booked time, and after that waiting charges apply. We wait as long as we possibly can, although a very long delay may mean we treat the booking as a passenger no-show.
Is this a Manchester Piccadilly taxi alternative?
Yes. A private chauffeur is a calmer Manchester Piccadilly taxi alternative, because your car is booked in advance, waits for you with a name board and comes with a price in writing.
Is there a charge for parking or drop-off at Piccadilly?
A short drop-off is free, and we do not normally have a parking charge at Piccadilly. However, if a third-party charge ever applies, we will tell you.
Where do you pick up at Manchester Victoria?
Parking at Victoria is very limited, so we usually park near Hotel Indigo and the National Football Museum and stay with the vehicle. We share our live location with you, which makes finding the car simple.
Can you wait at the taxi rank at Victoria?
Sometimes we can wait at the top end of the taxi rank if you are visible, although that can be tricky. For that reason, we ask you to check your messages when you arrive.
Where can you take me from the station?
Anywhere you like, for example your hotel, the airport, your home or office, a venue, or a long journey across the UK. Tell us where the journey ends, and we will quote it in writing.
Can I book the return journey too?
Yes. The journey to the station and the journey home can go on one booking, so your chauffeur meets you when you arrive back. We quote both in writing.
How much luggage can the car take?
A Mercedes V-Class carries up to six passengers and six cases. However, for a larger party, ask us about an Executive Sprinter or a minibus.
Which station will my train arrive at?
Most trains from the south, such as London, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton and Cardiff, arrive at Piccadilly, and so do the Glasgow and Edinburgh services. Most trains from the north and east, such as Leeds, York, Newcastle and Blackpool, arrive at Victoria. However, some services call at both, so please check your ticket, or send us your train details and we will confirm the station.
What if we have to cancel?
Because MCH reserves a chauffeur and vehicle once payment is taken and the booking is allocated, refunds are not available after that point. Standard notice is 24 hours, and our terms and conditions explain the rest.
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