Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Blackpool: Private Transfer Fares, Journey Time and Meeting Point
A private car from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Blackpool is a drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes in normal traffic. This page covers the route, what each vehicle costs, where your driver meets you and how to time the journey back.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 63 miles (101 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 25 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The car takes the M57 and the M58 to the M6, then the M55 to Blackpool, in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
About Blackpool
The airport at Blackpool has very few flights, so Liverpool and Manchester are its nearest airports. Drop-offs are often seafront hotels, the Pleasure Beach area and holiday parks along the Fylde coast. Illuminations weekends from September to early November bring heavy traffic on the promenade.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £121
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £169
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £206
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £327
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £363
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Liverpool Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Liverpool John Lennon has a single terminal in Speke, south-east of the city. There is no railway station at the terminal; the nearest is Liverpool South Parkway, a short bus ride away.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Blackpool to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes, that leaves around 1 hour 30 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Liverpool John Lennon Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Liverpool Airport to Liverpool city centre and Liverpool Airport to Manchester city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Blackpool?
About 63 miles (101 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 25 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Liverpool Airport to Blackpool?
From about £121 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £206 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child and booster seats are free; add the ages in the booking notes.
