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Bus 86A via Liverpool South ParkwayorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Bus 86A via Liverpool South Parkway is cheaper by £50. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Pre-booked private transfer is quicker: 30 min against 57 min. The Bus 86A via Liverpool South Parkway varies between 44 and 69 minutes.

Bus 86A via Liverpool South Parkway: 04:52–23:24. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersBus 86A via Liverpool South ParkwayPre-booked private transferDifference
1£2£52£50
2£4£52£48
3£6£52£46
4£8£104£96
5£10£104£94
6£12£104£92
7£14£156£142
8£16£156£140

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
86A · ArrivaBus 86A via Liverpool South Parkway
From
The bus stops outside the terminal
To
Liverpool ONE bus station, via Liverpool South Parkway station after about 13 minutes
Runs
04:52–23:24
Journey
44–69 min

It takes about 57 minutes to Liverpool ONE, against 34 on the 500 for the same £2. Take it when the next 500 is more than 20 minutes away, or for Liverpool South Parkway station.

The 80A, every 35 minutes or so, also runs to Liverpool ONE via Liverpool South Parkway, on the same fare.

Bus 86A via Liverpool South Parkway: price for every party size

Check the airport's bus routes
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
14–30 min

This price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size, luggage and the exact address. Confirm the total at the time you book.

At night the same sedan costs £62; the operator does not say when night starts or ends.

Larger vehicles are quoted when you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

Book transfer through Welcome Pickups

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