Buses to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
10 bus and coach routes serve Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the busiest being the 86A, about 56 minutes to Liverpool ONE. 4 run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Liverpool John Lennon Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- X3 St Helens → Liverpool via Sutton, Clock Face ~47 min from airport 05:06–00:06 Every night Metro Network
- 80A Liverpool ONE → Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Toxteth, Speke ~50 min from airport 05:59–23:01 Arriva North West
- 168 St Helens → Liverpool via Widnes, Speke ~51 min from airport 08:40–17:45 Hattons Travel
- 86A Liverpool ONE → Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Toxteth, Wavertree ~56 min from airport 04:52–23:24 Sunday–Thursday nights Arriva North West
- 81 Bootle → Speke via Walton, West Derby ~59 min Arriva North West
- 81A Bootle → Liverpool via Walton, West Derby ~60 min from airport 04:32–18:15 Arriva North West
- 3A Huyton Quarry → Liverpool via Kirkby, Knowsley ~69 min from airport 04:36–20:35 Sunday–Thursday nights Arriva North West
- 500 Liverpool circular via Toxteth, Aigburth ~71 min from airport 03:59–23:59 Every night Arriva North West
- 89 St Helens → Liverpool via Knowsley, Huyton ~74 min from airport 06:09–23:05 Metro Network
- 82A Murdishaw → Liverpool via Runcorn, Widnes ~77 min from airport 06:14–23:20 Arriva North West
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Night buses to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
For very early flights and late arrivals. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning is listed under Friday.
- X3 St Helens → Liverpool via Sutton, Clock Face Every night 03:59–06:59 runs tonight
- 86A Liverpool ONE → Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Toxteth, Wavertree Sunday–Thursday nights 04:20–07:00 runs tonight
- 3A Huyton Quarry → Liverpool via Kirkby, Knowsley Sunday–Thursday nights 04:17–07:00 runs tonight
- 500 Liverpool circular via Toxteth, Aigburth Every night 22:00–07:00 runs tonight
See night buses across the UK.
Direct buses to Liverpool John Lennon Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Liverpool John Lennon Airport itself is 03:59, on the 500. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
Yes. 4 of the 10 routes serving Liverpool John Lennon Airport run in the small hours. Check which nights each one runs — outside London many run at weekends only.
How long does the bus take to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the 86A, which takes about 56 minutes between the airport and Liverpool ONE. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus, or every stop and route at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.