Getting to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by Public Transport
Using the Merseytravel Journey Planner you can quickly establish how best to get to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by train, bus or ferry. You can also download this from the Apple App Store or Google Play to enable you to stay informed whilst on the move.
Alternatively, you can call Traveline on 0151 236 7676 for travel advice between the hours of 7am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-8pm on Saturday, Sunday as well as Bank Holidays.
Bus Customer Services
An Arriva staff member is often on hand at the various bus stops, to answer any queries you may have, just look for the orange high visibility jacket.
Arriva App
The Arriva Bus app allows you to easily navigate to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport in addition to routes throughout the rest of the UK too. This handy tool can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or alternatively Google Play. Find more information here.
Walrus
Walrus cards are contactless cards that can be used for travel on buses, trains and some Ferry services across Merseyside.
For your convenience, Walrus cards can be purchased within the Airport Terminal Building at the SPAR on the ground floor and for alternative methods of transport, visit our directions page.
500 Airport Flyer Bus Service
Travellers to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) are now able to take advantage of improved bus links and lower fares to make their journey better than ever. The 500 bus route from Arriva between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Liverpool One bus station has now been extended to serve Liverpool South Parkway in both directions, providing easier connections with the rail network for travellers using this busy rail station and bus interchange. Liverpool South Parkway has efficient rail services to Cheshire, Manchester, Yorkshire, the North East, East Midlands, West Midlands and connections to London Euston services at Runcorn or Crewe.
Easy connections with the National Express coach network are also available at Liverpool ONE bus station.
A fleet of upgraded Arriva double decker buses have been put on the 500 service and deliver improved comfort and even more space for passengers and their luggage. The buses are now in their own distinctive airport livery so they are easily noticeable. All of the buses on the route are equipped with comfortable e-leather seating as well as free Wi-Fi and USB charging so travellers can stay connected on the go. And to keep passengers fully informed of the progress of their journey, a new audio visual announcement system has been installed on all route 500 buses.
To make your journey even more seamless to the airport we have worked with partners to introduce new through tickets.
- Rail Network: Through “add on” tickets are available to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from anywhere on the rail network via Liverpool South Parkway and the 500 and 80A and 86A bus services. So remember to select this option when purchasing your train ticket online or just ask at your local rail station when purchasing your train ticket.
- National Express Coach Network: Through “add on” tickets are available to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from the National Express coach network via Liverpool ONE bus station and the 500 bus service. So remember to select this when purchasing your National Express coach ticket.
86A Bus goes 24hours!
The Arriva 86A local bus service from Liverpool city centre to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Liverpool South Parkway is operating 24 Hours a Day.
Popular Bus Routes
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Bus and Route |
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Arriva 500 : Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool ONE Via Liverpool South Parkway |
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Arriva 86A |
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Arriva 80A |
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Arriva 81A / 81 (Sundays only) |
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Arriva 82A Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool City Centre Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Widnes - Runcorn – Halton Hospital |
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Arriva 89 |
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Merseytravel 3A /3B Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Huyton |
For further information regarding bus stops and bus services at the Airport click here.
At the Airport
If you are arriving at Liverpool John Lennon Airport via public transport you might want to allow extra time to enjoy the various shops, bars and restaurants on the concourse once you are through security. You could book a Fast Track security ticket to avoid the queues or even treat yourself to a pass for our exclusive Aspire premium.
