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Getting here

The University campus is located in the heart of the city of Liverpool, close to many major transport links.

Arriving by air

Arriving at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is around eight miles from the city centre and offers flights from various parts of Europe. You should check your luggage allowance with your airline before flying, and you should only bring as much luggage as you can manage by yourself. This will ensure that your onward journey to Liverpool is as smooth as possible.   

A low-cost bus service from the airport to the city centre is operated by Merseytravel. You could also get an Uber or private taxi. Learn more about onward transport links on the Liverpool John Lennon Airport website.

Arriving at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport, which is around 45 minutes from Liverpool, is the closest airport for flights from around the world. You should check your luggage allowance with your airline before flying, and you should only bring as much luggage as you can manage. This will ensure that your onward journey to Liverpool is as smooth as possible.   

There is a direct rail service from Manchester Airport train station to Liverpool Lime Street, the main Liverpool city centre train station, and direct coaches to Liverpool. You could also get an Uber or private taxi, which will be quicker than the train or coach, but usually more expensive. Learn more about onward travel on the Manchester Airport website.

Arriving at one of the London airports

We recommend booking your flight to Manchester airport rather than London where possible, as this makes your onward journey easier.

Travelling from London airports to Liverpool by train

If you do need to fly to one of the London airports, you can get a direct train from London Euston train station to Liverpool Lime Street train station. The journey by train takes around two hours. Find out more about train times and ticket prices on the National Rail website.

Please note, you will still need to travel from whichever London airport you are arriving at, to the train station, as the airports are not in the centre of London. The fastest way to get to London Euston train station from one of the airports is usually via tube, the London underground train service. We advise against travelling through the underground with lots of luggage, as tube stations typically don’t have lifts, and tube services can get busy. Learn more about travelling on the tube on the Transport for London website.

You could also get an Uber or private taxi, which may take longer but could be more practical.

Travelling from London airports to Liverpool by coach

You could also plan your onward journey into Liverpool via coach. The coach station in Liverpool is Liverpool One bus station, in the city centre. Find times and ticket prices on the National Express website.

Arriving by road or rail

Our closest train station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is around a 10-minute walk or five-minute drive to campus.

If you’re travelling into Liverpool by coach, you will arrive at Liverpool One bus station, which is in the city centre, around a 20-minute walk or 10-minute drive to campus. Find out more about travelling by coach, including times and ticket prices on the National Express website.

Planning your onward journey to your accommodation

When planning your arrival, you should think about when and how you can check in to your accommodation in Liverpool. For example, if your flight arrives late in the evening and you are unable to check in to your accommodation at that time, you could book a hotel at the airport, so that you can travel to Liverpool the following day. Find out more about airport hotels on the Manchester Airport website.

Before you travel, you should plan when you will collect your keys and check in to your accommodation. Make sure you have contact details for your accommodation provider and you know their opening hours. Remember to keep these details with you when you travel.

If you book transport from the airport to your accommodation in advance, remember to leave enough time to clear immigration and collect your luggage. If you're travelling by train for example, you can book flexible tickets that are valid for travel on several different train services, if you are delayed.

Meet and greet

Our meet and greet service ensures you have a smooth and welcoming arrival into Liverpool to start your student experience with us. 

If you have any questions, you can email the Meet and Greet team.

Student arrivals

UK passport control has created a list of top tips for international students arriving into the UK to start their studies. These tips are designed to help you get through passport control quickly and smoothly, by making sure you have everything you might need to present at the UK Border and understand the kind of questions you may be asked to answer. Read more on the UK passport control website.

A summary of UK passport control's student arrival guide
  1. Have your passport ready for inspection
  2. If you're a non European Economic Area National, ensure you complete the landing card handed to you on your flight
  3. Have your University Certificate of Acceptance Studies (CAS) number ready. If you don't have a CAS number, please bring a paper copy showing details of the course you're studying
  4. Keep any medical documentation, recent bank statements and details of where you are staying in your hand luggage as you may need to produce this information
  5. Expect Border Force Officers to ask simple questions about your stay in the UK
  6. Do not bring in any meat or dairy products from outside the European Union. There are restrictions on other food products such as fish, eggs and honey, as well as some fruit, vegetables and plants (e.g. bulbs, seeds, cut flowers and tree bark)
  7. There are also restrictions on the amount of tobacco, and gifts you can bring to the UK. If you exceed your duty free allowance and do not declare them, all of your items could be taken away from you
  8. You must declare any sums of £10,000 or more (or the equivalent in another currency) if you are travelling from a country outside the European Union
  9. Never bring in counterfeit goods, illegal drugs, offensive weapons or indecent or obscene material. Some items are restricted and will require a licence or permit
  10. Never give false or misleading information (including forged or counterfeit documents).

Pre-departure briefings

In your pre-departure briefing, the International Recruitment and Relations team will update you on any steps you should take before you join us in Liverpool. We want to ensure your journey and arrival into Liverpool runs as smoothly as possible and you feel well prepared to start your international student experience with us.

To ensure you have the latest information, check our welcome webpages regularly.