CONFEST 2026

Travel Options

Train

Liverpool is well-connected and easy to reach by train from other major cities and airports across the UK.

Typical journey times:
  • Manchester → ~35 minutes
  • Manchester Airport → ~1h 20m
  • Birmingham → under 2 hours
  • London Euston → ~2h 15m
  • Paris / Brussels → just over 2 hours to London

Liverpool Lime Street is the main station in the city. Liverpool Central serves the local metro network.

Plan your journey

Plane

Liverpool is well connected to two international airports within easy reach.

  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    Regular European flights, connected by bus to the city.
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    Major international hub with connections across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Manchester Airport → Liverpool:
  • ~1h 20m by train (National Rail)
  • ~1h by coach (National Express, pick up/stop at University of Liverpool / Brownlow Hill)
  • ~45 mins by taxi (See Taxis section)

Liverpool can also be reached via Birmingham or London airports, though journeys take longer.

Automobile

Parking

We strongly encourage using public transport wherever possible.

The closest option is Paddington Village car park.

Taxis

Ride-hailing services such as Uber are widely available in and around Liverpool.

Delta Taxis is a local taxi operator offering fixed price travel from Manchester Airport (pre-booking required).

Typical fares:
  • Manchester Airport → £55–£75
    pickup info Arriving at Terminal 2, head to the ground floor of T2 West Multi-Storey Car Park in front of the terminal building.
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport → £15–£25

Prices may vary depending on time of day and demand.

Entering the UK

You can check whether or not you need a visa to enter the UK on the UK Government website.

An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is now required by the UK for visitors previously exempt from visa requirements. Additional information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/eta/apply.

Those requiring an invitation letter for a visa (not ETA) should contact confest2026@liverpool.ac.uk after registering. Include your full name, passport number, date of birth and travel dates.

Looking for where to stay?

See our guide for Liverpool.