A Liverpool Airport chauffeur doesn't come up as often as Heathrow or Manchester when people talk about airport transfers. Even so, two groups of Apex clients book it regularly. First, there are holidaymakers flying budget routes out of Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Second, there are cruise passengers heading to Liverpool's cruise terminal on the Mersey. The terminal sits close enough to the airport that the same kind of trip covers it.
The Liverpool Airport chauffeur drive from Birmingham
It's around 100 miles up the M6 and M62, which takes roughly two hours in reasonable traffic. The one stretch worth building extra time into is the M6 through the West Midlands and up towards Warrington. That's exactly what Apex does when working out your Liverpool Airport chauffeur pickup time. As a result, a slow patch of motorway doesn't turn into a missed check-in.
Why people choose to fly or cruise from Liverpool rather than closer airports
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is a genuine budget-carrier hub. Its route options and fares don't always exist from Birmingham, and you can browse them on the Liverpool John Lennon Airport website. For cruise passengers, meanwhile, Liverpool has become a proper departure port in its own right over the last few years. It's no longer just a stop on the way to Southampton. So if your cruise or your flight leaves from Liverpool, the airport itself isn't really the issue. Instead, the hard part is getting there with cases, and getting home again at the end of a long trip.
Cases, cruise luggage and the practical side of it
Cruise luggage tends to be heavier and bulkier than a standard holiday case. Often it's two large bags per person rather than one. With a chauffeur transfer, you're not manhandling that into the boot of a taxi that turns up smaller than promised. You're also not trying to fit four people and their luggage into a standard saloon. Travelling as a couple or a family with cruise-sized cases? Then mention that when you book, so Apex can put you in a Mercedes V-Class rather than a saloon.
What happens at the other end
For a flight, your Liverpool Airport chauffeur drops you at the terminal. Then, on the way back, your driver tracks your return flight, so a delay doesn't leave you stranded at arrivals. For a cruise, the drop-off point is the cruise terminal itself rather than the airport. The same applies on the way home. Cruises can dock later than scheduled, so Apex builds flexibility into the return pickup. We don't work to a fixed time that assumes everything runs perfectly.
Booking a Liverpool Airport chauffeur from Birmingham
This is a longer trip than most Apex bookings. For that reason, it's worth booking a few days ahead rather than on the day, particularly if you need a V-Class for extra luggage. We fix the price before you travel, however the M6 behaves on the day. Also, first-time customers can use the code MYAPEX for a discount. Book online or call 0333 533 3530.
Frequently asked questions
Can Apex collect from Liverpool's cruise terminal as well as the airport?
Yes. The same Liverpool route covers both the airport and the cruise terminal on the Mersey. Tell us which one when you book, so we set the pickup point correctly.
How much luggage can a chauffeur car actually take?
A saloon takes two large cases. For more, choose an estate or a Mercedes V-Class, which takes up to six. So for cruise-sized luggage or a family group, a Mercedes V-Class is the better option, and you can request one when you book your Liverpool Airport chauffeur.
What if my cruise ship docks later than the scheduled time?
For cruise returns, tell us your scheduled docking time and we'll confirm the pickup with you if it changes. Apex will always talk through timing with you directly if a dock time changes.
