Manchester Airport to Liverpool Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Everything for your Manchester Airport to Liverpool 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 36 miles (58 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 50 minutes; allow longer at rush hour, on Friday afternoons and on bank holiday weekends. The car heads west on the M56 and then takes the M62 or the route over the Mersey at Runcorn, whichever is clearer at the time, reaching Liverpool city centre in about 50 minutes.
About Liverpool
Manchester Airport has far more long-haul flights than Liverpool John Lennon, so many Liverpool travellers fly from here. Common addresses are the waterfront hotels at the Albert Dock, Lime Street, the universities and homes in the suburbs and on the Wirral.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £78
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £109
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £133
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £211
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £234
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 Manchester Airport
We follow your flight's real landing time, so an early or late arrival is no problem. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal, holding a sign with your name, helps with the luggage and walks you to the car. Waiting is free for 60 minutes from landing, and parking is included. Manchester has three terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 sit next to each other and Terminal 2 is a short walk away along the covered Skylink; we read your terminal from the flight number, so the driver is in the right arrivals hall.
Going back to the airport
Going back, a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul departure is a safe choice from Liverpool (add an hour for long-haul): it leaves roughly 2 hours 15 minutes at Manchester Airport once you arrive. The driver collects you from your door and drops you at departures. Booking "Return" covers both legs and takes a discount off the return.
More information
See our Manchester Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Manchester Airport to Leeds and Manchester Airport to Chester.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Manchester Airport to Liverpool?
About 36 miles (58 km).
How long does the journey take?
Around 50 minutes when the roads are clear. Rush hour and holiday weekends add time.
How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Liverpool?
From about £78 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £133 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall of your terminal, 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.
