Private airport transfers from Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and the Cheshire border to Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airport. Journey times, routes and booking guide.
Chester is a historic city on the Welsh border, approximately 20 miles south of Liverpool and 35 miles west of Manchester. Its position between the two cities makes it well placed for both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport, and the choice between the two airports is often determined by the destination and available routes rather than journey time.
Chester to Liverpool Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 22 miles from Chester city centre, accessible via the A41 and A5300 or the M53 and A561. Journey times are typically 35 to 50 minutes under normal conditions.
Liverpool Airport serves a wide range of leisure destinations including Alicante, Malaga, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Majorca, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, Faro, Lisbon, Corfu, Rhodes, Zante, Crete, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Prague, Budapest, Rome, Turkey, Kos, Porto, Madeira, Naples, Milan, Paris, Nice, Reykjavik, Marrakesh and Egypt. See the Liverpool Airport transfer guide for the full destination network.
Chester to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is approximately 35 miles from Chester city centre, accessible via the M56 and M60 or the A556 and M56. Journey times are typically 45 to 60 minutes under normal conditions.
Manchester Airport offers a significantly wider long-haul network than Liverpool, including direct flights to North America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia and Australia. For Chester residents travelling long-haul, Manchester is usually the preferred departure airport.
Ellesmere Port and Neston
Ellesmere Port is approximately 15 miles from Liverpool Airport via the M53 and A561, with journey times of around 25 to 35 minutes. Neston and the Wirral peninsula south are approximately 18 miles from Liverpool Airport. Both areas are also within reasonable reach of Manchester Airport via the M53 and M56.
Chester and surrounding areas covered
Atlantic Prestige Travel collects from Chester and all surrounding areas including:
- Chester city centre
- Ellesmere Port and Stanlow
- Neston and Parkgate
- Frodsham and Helsby
- Tarporley and Tarvin
- Malpas and Whitchurch border
- Hoole and Boughton
- Handbridge and Saltney
Chester as a gateway to North Wales
Chester is also the gateway to North Wales, and many Chester residents travel through Liverpool Airport for holidays to destinations served from Liverpool. For North Wales residents travelling to Liverpool Airport, Chester is often a convenient intermediate collection point. See North Wales airport transfers for details.
Choosing between Liverpool and Manchester Airport from Chester
From Chester, the journey times to Liverpool Airport and Manchester Airport are broadly similar — 35 to 50 minutes to Liverpool and 45 to 60 minutes to Manchester. The key factors are:
Destination: Liverpool Airport is better for short-haul leisure destinations in Spain, Portugal, Greece and the Canary Islands. Manchester Airport is better for long-haul destinations and a wider range of European routes.
Route availability: Check both airports for your specific destination and travel dates. Many popular leisure destinations are now served from both airports.
Terminal experience: Liverpool Airport is a smaller, more manageable airport than Manchester. For families with young children or passengers who prefer a less crowded environment, Liverpool Airport can be a more comfortable experience.
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See also: Liverpool Airport transfer guide | Manchester Airport transfer guide | Wirral airport transfers | Return airport pickups
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