Arriva doubles Liverpool John Lennon Airport service
Arriva is doubling its services at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
From Sunday (1 September 2024), Arriva will be doubling the frequency of its 86A service, which runs between the airport and city centre. It will be increased from every 15 minutes to up to every seven- to eight-minutes.
This will give customers an additional 260 journeys per week with the first bus arriving at the airport at 5.04am and last bus departing at 11.36pm Monday to Saturday.
As well as improving access to the airport for passengers, the 86A is an important service for employees based at the airport too, with the increased frequency intended to make public transport a more attractive travel option. The service increase is expected to improve the public transport offering in the area in general, with better frequencies for customers travelling to the airport and Speke Retail Park from Liverpool City Centre, Wavertree, Penny Lane and Allerton.
“The importance of linking a major, growing airport with the people who live near and far is a core part of our business” – Richard Hoare, area director for Arriva North West
Richard Hoare, area director for Arriva North West, said: “The importance of linking a major, growing airport with the people who live near and far is a core part of our business because it’s so important to our customers.
“That’s why we’re ready, willing and able to offer that doubling in frequency on route 86A to support the growth of the airport.
“The Liverpool City Region bus network is vast and it continues to grow and we’re happy to work with our other transport partners to make sure public transport is the best option for people.”
“We work closely with our transport partners to look at ways to make public transport access for our passengers and our employees more attractive” – Robin Tudor, head of PR and communications for Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Robin Tudor, head of PR and communications for Liverpool John Lennon Airport, said: “We work closely with our transport partners to look at ways to make public transport access for our passengers and our employees more attractive and we are therefore delighted to see the increased frequency on the important 86A service.
“The many new services and airline operations from the airport over the past 18 months means more and more passengers are now choosing to fly from Liverpool and Arriva’s continued commitment to their airport services will further enhance the transport options for airport users travelling locally by bus, or from further afield by rail to Liverpool South Parkway.”