A practical transport guide for Australian and New Zealand visitors arriving at Manchester Airport for Liverpool and Merseyside — connections, transfers and getting around.
Australia and New Zealand are among the most significant sources of long-haul visitors to Liverpool — drawn by the city's Irish and British heritage, its football clubs, its music scene and its role in the history of emigration to the Antipodes. Most Australian and New Zealand visitors arrive at Manchester Airport after a long-haul flight via Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong or another hub. Here is a practical transport guide.
Arriving at Manchester Airport from Australia and New Zealand
There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand to Manchester Airport. Most visitors connect via:
- Dubai (DXB): Emirates operates daily direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Auckland to Dubai, with onward connections to Manchester. Total journey time from Sydney approximately 22–24 hours.
- Singapore (SIN): Singapore Airlines operates direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland to Singapore, with onward connections to Manchester. Total journey time from Sydney approximately 22–24 hours.
- Hong Kong (HKG): Cathay Pacific operates direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland to Hong Kong, with onward connections to Manchester.
- Abu Dhabi (AUH): Etihad Airways operates direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Abu Dhabi, with onward connections to Manchester.
From Manchester Airport to Liverpool: A pre-booked private transfer is the most comfortable option after a long-haul flight. Journey time is approximately 45–60 minutes. See Manchester Airport transfer guide.
After a long-haul flight
After a 22–24 hour journey from Australia or New Zealand, the last thing you want is to navigate public transport with heavy luggage. A pre-booked private transfer from Manchester Airport to your Liverpool hotel or accommodation provides a comfortable, direct journey with your luggage handled by the driver.
Tip: Book the transfer before you travel. After a long-haul flight, you will not want to be searching for transport options at the airport.
Popular destinations for Australian and New Zealand visitors
- Liverpool Waterfront and Albert Dock — the city's iconic waterfront
- The Beatles Story — a popular cultural attraction for visitors from the Antipodes
- Anfield Stadium — Liverpool FC's home ground
- Liverpool Cathedral — the largest cathedral in the UK
- Chester — a Roman walled city approximately 20 miles from Liverpool
- North Wales — Snowdonia, Conwy Castle and the Llŷn Peninsula
- The Lake District — a popular destination for visitors from Australia and New Zealand
Genealogy and heritage travel
Many Australian and New Zealand visitors come to Liverpool to research their family history. Liverpool was the primary port of departure for millions of emigrants to Australia and New Zealand in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Liverpool Record Office, the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum all hold records relevant to emigration history.
Atlantic Prestige Travel can arrange transport for genealogy and heritage visits to archives, record offices and historical sites across Liverpool and Merseyside.
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See also: International visitors hub | Manchester Airport transfer guide | Liverpool Airport transfer guide | Chester Zoo transfers
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