Looking for a reliable taxi in Fence? Ride Taxis is Fence'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.
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Ride Taxis covers Fence. The Pendle village between Burnley and Nelson that Lancashire's food lovers know for one place above all others. The Fence Gate draws diners from across the county, the Old Sparrow Hawk keeps the locals happy, and Pendle Hill rises behind the village rooftops. If you need a fence taxi for dinner at the Gate, a pint at the Sparrow Hawk, or a Pendle Hill walk that starts or finishes in the village. Our drivers are two miles from your door. Open the app and drop your pin.
These are the places our drivers know best, the destinations Fence passengers book most, with pickup tips you won't find on Google Maps.
The main road through Fence runs past stone houses, the village school, and a quiet residential character that belies how close you are to two town centres. Residents head to Burnley for shopping, Nelson for the market, and everywhere else for work. The bus is patchy at best. After 7pm, it might as well not exist.
Lancashire's most celebrated gastropub, pulling diners from Burnley, Nelson, Clitheroe, and well beyond. Award-winning food, special occasions, and a wine list that rules out driving home. This is the single biggest taxi demand driver in the village. Friday and Saturday dinner bookings generate consistent evening runs. Couples, groups, anniversary meals, and anyone who wants to enjoy the full experience without worrying about the lane back to town.
A traditional village pub on the main road through Fence. Less famous than the Gate but properly liked by locals. Quiz nights, casual drinks, catch-ups with neighbours. The steady flow of village pub-going that generates taxis on any given evening.
Fence sits below Pendle Hill's western slopes. Walking routes head uphill via Newchurch Road and the lanes above Roughlee. Day trippers combining a hill walk with dinner at the Gate need dropping at the trailhead and collecting afterwards. Walkers who've come over the hill from Barley finish in Fence and need onward transport.
The lane east from Fence towards Newchurch-in-Pendle and the heart of Pendle Witches country. Narrow, winding, and atmospheric. Visitors heading to Newchurch or Roughlee who don't fancy the single-track road, and walkers moving between the villages, both rely on taxis.
Approximate fares from Fence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fence → Burnleyvia A682 | 4 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
| Fence → Manchester City Centrevia M65 & M66 | 31 miles | 45 min | from £43Book → |
| Fence → Nelsonvia A682 | 2 miles | 10 min | from £5Book → |
| Fence → Padihamvia A roads | 4 miles | 10 min | from £8Book → |
These are approximate fares from Fence 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.
We also cover Brierfield and Wheatley Lane.
Fence 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.”
Fence is served by 1 bus route connecting to Burnley. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Burnley Bus Co | Fence → Burnley / Nelson | Every 10 min (combined M3/M4/M5/M6) | Reduced Sundays | ~22:45 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fence → Burnley | ~£2.80 × 4 = £11.20Bus M3, every 10 min, ~10 min | from £6 totalSave ~£5 + 5 min fasterDoor to door, ~5 min |
| Fence → Nelson | ~£2.80 × 4 = £11.20Bus M3, every 10 min, ~10 min | from £5 totalSave ~£6 + 5 min fasterDoor to door, ~3 min |
| Fence → Colne | ~£3.50 × 4 = £14.00Bus via Nelson, 1 change, ~25 min | from £9 totalSave ~£5 + 15 min fasterDoor to door, ~8 min |
| Fence → Manchester Airport | ~£19.00 × 4 = £76.00Bus to Burnley + train, ~2h 15m | from £57 totalSave ~£19 + 1h 15m fasterDoor to door, ~63 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 Fence. 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 Fence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds BradfordSingle terminal | 30 miles | 40 min | £4 inc. | from £45Book → |
| BlackpoolSingle terminal | 33 miles | 45 min | Free | from £45Book → |
| ManchesterT1, T2, T3 | 46 miles | 60 min | £5 inc. | from £67Book → |
| Liverpool John LennonSingle terminal | 57 miles | 70 min | £6 inc. | from £83Book → |
| East MidlandsSingle terminal | 76 miles | 95 min | £5 inc. | from £106Book → |
| NewcastleSingle terminal | 118 miles | 2 hrs | £5 inc. | from £161Book → |
| London HeathrowT2, T3, T4, T5 | 230 miles | 3 hrs 50 min | £7 inc. | from £308Book → |
| London GatwickNorth, South | 260 miles | 4 hrs 20 min | £10 inc. | from £350Book → |
These are approximate fares from Fence 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 Fence
Fence has one of Lancashire's best restaurants and a village pub worth the visit. Both involve eating, drinking, and getting home on narrow Pendle lanes after dark. Not ideal for someone who's had a glass of wine.
Ride Taxis covers Fence every evening, not just the main road but the lanes leading to Pendle Hill and the quieter ends of the village. Restaurant pickups timed to your booking. Set your return time in the app and the driver is waiting when you step outside. Based in Nelson, two miles away, with drivers who know Wheatley Lane Road and Newchurch Road by heart.
Dinner booked. Taxi sorted.
