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Public transport to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport continues to be affected by the measures in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Information on this page relates to bus services currently in operation, however bus and rail operations are subject to change at short notice.
Passengers are advised to carefully consider how to travel to the Airport and to check directly with bus operators for the latest service information. The wearing of face coverings is no longer compulsory however operators encourage all passengers to wear them and passengers are asked to pay by contactless if they can.
Merseytravel have a ‘Re Think Travel’ campaign asking passengers to help keep everyone safe with important information available about transport services across the Liverpool City Region, with Travel Demand Management messages and signposting customers to more detailed service information and timetables for bus, rail, ferry and tunnel services. Click here for the latest information.
Getting to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by Public Transport
If you're travelling to or from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by bus, you'll be able to find an abundance of information on Merseytravel's website
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 Merseytravel Customer Service on 0151 330 1000 for travel advice between the hours of 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5:30pm on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. For more options on how to get in touch with Merseytravel, please click here.
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.
MetroCard
MetroCard is a contactless smartcard for public transport tickets. Find more information here.
You can buy a smartcard and your first ticket at any PayPoint retailer, Merseytravel Centre, on board an Arriva or Stagecoach bus or at any rail station across the region. There is a £1 activation charge when you buy your new smartcard. This fee is to cover the card production and distribution costs. You will then be able to register your smartcard and buy Adult Solo tickets online.
Improved Service 500 Airport to City Centre
Arriva have recently relaunched their 500 bus service and it is now the fastest bus service to operate between the Airport and the City Centre. Running between the Airport and Liverpool city centre (including Great Charlotte Street for Lime Street Rail Station), buses operate every 30 minutes between 4am and Midnight every day.
The 500 service also provides easy connections with the National Express coach network available at Liverpool ONE bus station.
Popular Bus Routes
If you're travelling to or from Liverpool John Lennon Airport by bus, more information is available on Merseytravel's website.
Below is a summary of the bus services currently operating to and from the Airport. Frequencies can differ depending upon day of the week and time of day. For detailed up to date timetable information click here.
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Service |
Bus route |
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500 |
Airport – Liverpool One Bus Station – Great Charlotte Street (for Lime St Rail Station) – Airport 30 mins to the City Centre, every 30 minutes, 4am to midnight
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80A |
Airport – Liverpool South Parkway - Liverpool One Bus Station Approximately every 20 minutes
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81A |
Airport – Bootle Bus station Approximately every 20 mins
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82A |
Murdishaw – Runcorn – Widnes – Airport – Liverpool One Bus Station Approximately every 30 minutes
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86A |
Airport – Liverpool South Parkway – Liverpool One Bus Station Approximately every 20 minutes
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89 |
Airport – St Helens Bus Station Approximately every 20 minutes
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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 in the Departure Lounge 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 lounge.
