Liverpool Airport to Liverpool City Centre Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Everything for your Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool city centre transfer in one place: distance and journey time, fixed fares per vehicle, the meeting point in arrivals and the return trip.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 9 miles (14 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 25 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car follows the A561 through Garston and Aigburth along the river into the centre, reaching Lime Street, the Albert Dock or the Baltic Triangle in about 25 minutes.
About Liverpool city centre
Common addresses are the hotels at the Albert Dock and on the waterfront, Lime Street station, the universities and the cruise terminal at Princes Parade. Match days at Anfield and at the new Everton stadium on the docks, and big concerts, slow the roads in the evening.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £34
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £48
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £58
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £92
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £102
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. The exact fixed price for your date and address is shown on the booking form before you pay, and does not change with 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 Liverpool city centre to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 2.5 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 25 minutes, that leaves around 2 hours 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 Manchester city centre and Liverpool Airport to Chester.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool city centre?
About 9 miles (14 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 25 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Liverpool Airport to Liverpool city centre?
From about £34 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £58 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.
