Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester City Centre: Private Transfer Fares, Journey Time and Meeting Point
Landing at Liverpool John Lennon Airport and heading for Manchester city centre? A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the door in about 55 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. Below are the distance, the route, the fare for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 34 miles (55 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 55 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car heads east via the M62 and the M602 into Manchester, arriving in the centre in about 55 minutes.
About Manchester city centre
Some low-cost routes are only available from Liverpool, so Manchester travellers sometimes fly from here. Drop-offs are usually hotels around Piccadilly and Deansgate, Salford Quays, and homes in the southern suburbs.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £75
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £105
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £128
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £203
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £225
Each fare covers the whole vehicle, however many seats you fill. Enter your date and address on the booking form to see your exact price before paying; traffic on the day does not change it.
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 Manchester city centre 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 55 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 Chester and Liverpool Airport to Southport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Manchester city centre?
About 34 miles (55 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 55 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Liverpool Airport to Manchester city centre?
From about £75 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £128 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, free of charge on request.
