Looking for a reliable taxi in Altham? Ride Taxis is Altham's trusted 24/7 private hire service, covering all of East Lancashire and every major UK airport. Book instantly through our app with upfront pricing, no surge charges, and real-time driver tracking.
We also cover Accrington, Burnley, Clayton-Le-Moors and Padiham
and 130+ areas across Lancashire
Ride Taxis covers Altham with private hire available round the clock. Whether you need an altham taxi from Shuttleworth Mead Business Park after a shift, a lift to Accrington for shopping, or a ride home from Burnley on a Saturday night. We have drivers covering this stretch of the A678 and every junction off it. Altham sits right at M65 junction 8, bridging Hyndburn and Burnley, and our drivers know every route through it. Open the app, drop your pin, and your taxi is on its way.
These are the places our drivers know best, the destinations Altham passengers book most, with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
The hamlet runs along the A678 between Clayton-le-Moors and Hapton. St James's Church anchors one end, a scattering of residential streets fill the rest. Most Altham taxi runs connect residents to Accrington westbound or Burnley eastbound. The village itself is a starting point, not a destination.
The modern business park just off the M65 junction 8 roundabout is Altham's biggest employer draw. Office workers, warehouse staff, and business visitors all need transport. Especially shift workers finishing after the last bus. Drop your pin at the business park entrance and your driver meets you there.
A wooded valley along the River Calder, popular with dog walkers and anyone wanting a stretch of green between the industrial estates. The weather changes fast in the valley. A taxi back saves a soggy walk home.
The neighbouring village east along the A678, closer to Burnley. The Navigation pub and the canal towpath draw people here. Short hops between Altham and Hapton take about three minutes. Barely worth starting the car for, perfect for a taxi.
The motorway junction is the feature that puts Altham on the map. Hotels, services, and the access point for both Hyndburn and Burnley. Travellers needing local transport from the junction area. Rather than a hire car. Book through the app.
Approximate fares from Altham town centre to popular destinations. Prices shown are a guide for a standard saloon (RideX, up to 4 passengers). For a guaranteed, fixed price, enter your journey in the app. No surge pricing, no meter anxiety.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altham → Accringtonvia A679 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £5Book → |
| Altham → Burnleyvia M65 | 6 miles | 10 min | from £10Book → |
| Altham → Nelsonvia M65 | 10 miles | 15 min | from £15Book → |
| Altham → Blackburnvia M65 | 8 miles | 10 min | from £13Book → |
| Altham → Manchester City Centrevia M65 & M66 | 27 miles | 40 min | from £38Book → |
These are approximate fares from Altham town centre to give you a rough idea of cost. All prices shown are subject to change. For a 100% guaranteed, fixed price, download our app and enter your journey details.
The app calculates your fare before you confirm, so there are no surprises.
Altham has no train station and 1 bus route connecting to the wider area. But there's a big difference between “a bus exists” and “a bus that gets you where you need to be, when you need to be there.”
Altham is served by 1 bus route connecting to Accrington. Services run regularly on weekdays but frequencies drop in the evenings and on Sundays.
Buses do run on Sundays and evenings, but frequencies drop significantly, and some local services finish early. If you're relying on a bus after 7pm or on a Sunday, check the timetable carefully. A taxi is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
| Route | From → To | Weekday | Sunday | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Blackburn Bus Co | Altham (A678) → Accrington / Burnley | Every 30 min | Reduced Sundays | ~22:30 |
Timetables verified March 2026 via bustimes.org and operator websites. Frequencies are approximate and may vary by time of day.
We're not going to pretend the bus or train doesn't exist. But when you're travelling with family, carrying luggage, or heading somewhere at an awkward hour, the maths tells a story the timetable doesn't.
For shorter local journeys, the bus can be good value if you're on your own. But add a second person and the gap narrows fast. Add kids, luggage, or a Sunday timetable and it disappears entirely.
| Journey | Bus 4 x single fare | Ride Taxi whole car, door to door |
|---|---|---|
| Altham → Accrington | ~£2.80 × 4 = £11.20Bus 152, every 30 min, ~10 min | from £6 totalSave ~£5 + Door to doorDoor to door, ~5 min |
| Altham → Burnley | ~£3.20 × 4 = £12.80Bus 152, every 30 min, ~15 min | from £9 totalSave ~£4 + 10 min fasterDoor to door, ~8 min |
| Altham → Manchester Airport | ~£18.30 × 4 = £73.20Bus to Accrington + train, ~2h 15m | from £51 totalSave ~£22 + 1h 15m fasterDoor to door, ~56 min |
A note on the above: we do our best to keep these times and fares accurate, but we're a busy taxi firm, not a travel agency. If something doesn't look right, give us a shout and we'll fix it. In the meantime, book a Ride and leave the timetables to someone else.
Price is only part of the story. Here's what each option actually looks like when you factor in everything else.
Train fares are anytime singles sourced from Northern Railway and National Rail (March 2026). Bus fares sourced from operator websites and bustimes.org. All public transport fares and timetables can change without notice, so please check with your operator for the latest information. Ride Taxis fares shown are approximate. For a guaranteed, fixed price, enter your journey in the app.
Every Ride booking supports a local driver and their family right here in Altham. Our drivers live in the communities they serve. They know the backroads, the shortcuts, and which streets flood when it rains. When you choose Ride over a national app or a bus company headquartered 200 miles away, that money stays in East Lancashire.
If you've ever used one of the big ride-hailing apps, your driver has probably asked you how much you paid. There's a reason for that. Those faceless algorithms take an ever-growing cut of what your local driver earns, sometimes 40% or more, while offering no real customer support, no local phone number, and no accountability when things go wrong. Convenience shouldn't come at someone else's expense.
With Ride, your driver keeps a fair share. If there's a problem, you speak to a real person, not a chatbot, not a ticket queue, not an automated email. We're a Lancashire business built by people who live here, for people who live here. That matters.
You can only book through our app, but we're always here if you need us. Email support@ride-taxis.co.uk, or message us through the app. Real people, real answers.
With over 52,000 jobs a week across Lancashire, we made a choice: put our drivers on the road, not on the phones. The app lets you book in seconds, see your fare upfront, and track your driver in real time. No hold music, no miscommunication, no “can you spell that street again?” It means our team can focus on what actually matters: getting cars to you faster and keeping the service running smoothly.
But if anything goes wrong, whether it's a query, a complaint, or a lost item, you'll always get through to a real person. That's the difference. We streamlined the booking, not the support.
Approximate airport taxi fares from Altham town centre to every major UK airport. Drop-off charges are included where applicable. For a guaranteed, fixed price, enter your journey in the app. Flight delays? We track your flight and wait for free.
| Airport | Distance | Est. Time | Drop-off | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackpoolSingle terminal | 28 miles | 40 min | Free | from £39Book → |
| Leeds BradfordSingle terminal | 36 miles | 50 min | £4 inc. | from £53Book → |
| ManchesterT1, T2, T3 | 41 miles | 50 min | £5 inc. | from £61Book → |
| Liverpool John LennonSingle terminal | 49 miles | 60 min | £6 inc. | from £72Book → |
| East MidlandsSingle terminal | 75 miles | 95 min | £5 inc. | from £105Book → |
| NewcastleSingle terminal | 125 miles | 2 hrs 5 min | £5 inc. | from £170Book → |
| London HeathrowT2, T3, T4, T5 | 228 miles | 3 hrs 50 min | £7 inc. | from £306Book → |
| London GatwickNorth, South | 258 miles | 4 hrs 20 min | £10 inc. | from £348Book → |
These are approximate fares from Altham town centre to give you a rough idea of cost. For an exact, fixed quote, pop your journey into the app. Drop-off charges are included where shown. Prices are for a standard saloon (RideX, up to 4 passengers); larger vehicles available at slightly higher rates. See our full airport transfers page for more details.
Fares, routes, and everything you need to know about booking a taxi in Altham
Altham falls between coverage zones. Accrington-based firms look west. Burnley-based firms look east. The hamlet in between. With its business park, its motorway junction, and its residents. Can end up waiting longer than it should.
Ride Taxis doesn't have that gap. Drivers cover the full A678 corridor from Clayton-le-Moors through Altham to Hapton and beyond. The app shows your fare before you book. Track your driver from the moment you confirm. Day shift, night shift, last orders. It doesn't matter.
Hamlet-sized. Fully covered.
