Speke Taxi & Airport Transfers

Speke Minicab Services: Connecting South Liverpool to the World

Speke is a suburb of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, located eight miles (thirteen kilometres) southeast of the city centre. Situated near the widest part of the River Mersey, Speke is bordered by the suburbs of Garston and Hunts Cross, and nearby to Halewood, Hale Village, and Widnes. The rural area of Oglet borders its south. Covering the L24 postcode district, Speke is part of the Liverpool Garston parliamentary constituency.

The name derives from the Old English "Spec", meaning "brushwood", or from Middle English "Spek(e)", meaning "woodpecker". It was known as Spec in the Domesday Book, which gave Speke Hall as one of the properties held by Uctred. Until the 1930s development by Sir Lancelot Keay, Speke was a small village with a population of 400; by the end of the 1950s more than 25,000 people were living in the area. The parish of Speke became part of the county borough of Liverpool in 1932, having previously belonged to the Whiston Rural District.

Our comprehensive Speke taxi and minicab service provides reliable transportation throughout the entire L24 area, including Western Avenue, Eastern Avenue, Speke Boulevard, Central Way, and all surrounding residential streets. We cover local landmarks including Speke Hall, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, New Mersey Shopping Park, Mersey Wave sculpture, and all community facilities across this historic suburb.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: On Your Doorstep

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located at the base of the Speke estate near the River Mersey, making Speke the most convenient Liverpool suburb for airport access. Originally called Speke Airport, it was constructed between 1930 and 1933, and by the start of World War II was the second busiest airport in the UK. During the war, it was operated by the Royal Air Force as RAF Speke. The airport was renamed after Liverpudlian musician John Lennon of The Beatles in 2001.

The airport's original terminal building and control tower, dating from 1937-9 and designed in a modernist style by Edward Bloomfield, are among the earliest surviving examples of air transport buildings in the UK. The airport has undergone significant growth and expansion in recent years, with its strategy catering largely for low-cost operators. EasyJet and Ryanair run the majority of routes, with services also provided by Loganair, Lufthansa, and PLAY, serving various destinations in mainland Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean/Middle East.

Our Speke to Liverpool John Lennon Airport taxi service provides the fastest possible transfers, with journey times of just 5-8 minutes from most Speke locations (from £8). We offer 24/7 service for early morning departures, late night arrivals, and everything in between, with flight monitoring and meet & greet services available.

Speke Hall: Tudor Heritage

Speke Hall is one of the finest surviving examples of Tudor wood-framed architecture in England, now owned by the National Trust and open to the public. The hall was one of the properties held by Uctred as recorded in the Domesday Book. In the mid-14th century, the manors of Speke, Whiston, Skelmersdale, and Parr were held by William Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre.

From 1795 until 1921, the Speke estate belonged to the Watt family. When the family died out, the estate was placed in trust and was bought by the Liverpool Corporation in 1928 for £200,000. The corporation's intention was to build a complete self-contained satellite town during the garden city movement era. The local All Saints Church was built by the last resident owner of Speke Hall, Miss Adelaide Watt.

Our Speke taxi service provides convenient transportation for visitors to Speke Hall, with fixed prices from £8 for local journeys. We offer regular transfers for tourists, history enthusiasts, and National Trust members visiting this magnificent Tudor property.

Mersey Wave: Iconic Landmark

The Mersey Wave is a striking 200-foot-long and 100-foot-high illuminated sculpture comprising two sets of six aluminium fins, officially opened on 15 December 2003. Designed by Peter Fink, the structure stands 30 feet taller than the Angel of the North at Gateshead and is visible from as far as Winter Hill, Horwich, Greater Manchester. The sculpture was rebuilt in June 2005 after initial repairs were required to address wind-related issues.

Located near the A561 Speke Boulevard and the new Morrisons superstore, the Mersey Wave has become an iconic symbol of Speke's regeneration and modern identity. Our Speke taxi service provides transportation to the Mersey Wave and surrounding New Mersey Shopping Park area.

New Mersey Shopping Park and Retail Development

The New Mersey Shopping Park was re-developed in 1999 from an older retail site and houses many large retail and textile outlets as well as mainstream restaurants. The New Mersey Retail Estate is situated between Speke and Garston, directly opposite the old Liverpool Airport main terminal building, which is now a hotel complex.

Recent developments have seen a multimillion-pound Morrisons superstore situated directly next to the A561 Speke Boulevard. The area has also benefited from business park developments including Estuary Banks (£6 million, 80,000 sq ft) and Speke Business Park on Goodlass Road (45,000 sq ft), both developed by Capital & Centric Plc.

Speke to Liverpool City Centre Taxi Service

Our Speke to Liverpool taxi service provides fast, direct transfers to Liverpool city centre (from £14, approximately 20-25 minutes) via the A561 and connecting routes. We serve all major Liverpool destinations including Liverpool ONE shopping complex, Albert Dock, Lime Street Station, the Cavern Quarter, Concert Square, and the business district around Old Hall Street and Water Street.

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Speke, ensuring reliable transportation is available for daytime shopping trips to Liverpool ONE, evening entertainment and nightlife, late-night pickups from Concert Square and the Cavern Quarter, and everything in between. Our Speke to Liverpool taxi service is particularly popular for football match days at Anfield and Goodison Park, concerts at the Echo Arena, and events at the Liverpool Philharmonic.

Hunts Cross Station: Rail Connections

Hunts Cross station on the Merseyrail network is the nearest National Rail station to Speke, roughly a mile apart. Hunts Cross is served by Merseyrail services to Liverpool Central and Southport, as well as Northern and East Midlands Railway services which run to Warrington, Manchester, and various towns and cities further afield.

Liverpool South Parkway in nearby Garston also provides rail and bus links to Speke, with services from London Northwestern Railway to the West Midlands and connections to London Euston via the West Coast Main Line, plus Transport for Wales services to Chester and Wrexham General.

Our Speke station taxi service offers quick pickups and drop-offs at Hunts Cross and Liverpool South Parkway for commuters, rail passengers, and travelers, with typical pickup times of 5-10 minutes from booking.

Speke Road Network: A561 and A5300 Connections

The main road network in Speke is the A561 Speke Boulevard, which links the area to Garston, Aigburth, Dingle/Toxteth in the west and Widnes and Runcorn in the east. Close by is the A5300 Knowsley Expressway, which provides links to the A562 to Widnes and Runcorn, the M62 motorway, and eventually becomes the M57 at Tarbock Interchange.

The Speke estate was generally built around two notable roads: Western Avenue and Eastern Avenue, which linked to a former shopping parade in Central Way. In recent years, this was replaced by an extensive shopping and retail development off Eastern Avenue and Speke Boulevard. Speke is also approximately 8-9 miles away from the western terminus of the M62, Rocket Roundabout in Broadgreen.

Industrial Heritage and Pharmaceutical Cluster

The industrial rise of Speke continued until the mid-1970s, when an equally rapid decline ensued over the next 20 years, particularly during the recessions of the early 1980s and early 1990s. The closure of the Bryant and May match factory in December 1994 and the Triumph car plant more than a decade before marked significant changes in the area's industrial landscape.

However, the area has retained a cluster of pharmaceutical facilities, with companies operating there including Eli Lilly and Company (Elanco), MedImmune, and Novartis. This pharmaceutical cluster continues to provide important employment opportunities and demonstrates Speke's ongoing economic significance in the Liverpool City Region.

Notable Speke Residents: Beatles Connection

Speke has been home to several notable residents, most famously George Harrison and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, who both lived in the area. Other notable residents include Les Dennis (comedian and television presenter) and Leonard Rossiter (actor). This Beatles connection adds to Speke's cultural significance within Liverpool's rich musical heritage.

Airport Transfers from Speke: Manchester and Beyond

While Liverpool John Lennon Airport is on Speke's doorstep, our Speke airport transfer service also provides direct, comfortable transportation to Manchester Airport (approximately 58-62 minutes, from £56) with fixed pricing, flight monitoring, and optional meet & greet service for arrivals.

We serve all airport terminals with professional drivers experienced in airport procedures, luggage assistance, and time-sensitive travel requirements. For Manchester Airport departures, we recommend booking 2-3 hours before domestic flights and 3-4 hours before international flights to allow comfortable check-in time.

Long-Distance Transfers from Speke: UK-Wide Connectivity

From Speke, we provide comfortable long-distance taxi transfers to major UK cities, regional destinations, and nationwide locations. Our premium long-distance vehicles feature complimentary WiFi connectivity for remote working, mobile device charging facilities, and spacious comfortable seating designed for extended journeys ranging from 1 to 5+ hours.

Popular intercity routes from Speke include Speke to Manchester city centre (from £56, approximately 58 minutes), Speke to Birmingham (from £169, approximately 2 hours), Speke to Leeds (from £129, approximately 1.5 hours), and Speke to London (from £219, approximately 4 hours), all with guaranteed fixed prices and no hidden charges.

Booking Your Speke Taxi: Simple, Fast, and Secure

Book your Speke taxi through our user-friendly online booking system at minicabby.com, receiving instant confirmation with driver details, vehicle information, and estimated arrival time. We accept advance bookings 24 hours ahead, ensuring guaranteed vehicle availability for important journeys including early morning flights, airport departures, business appointments, shopping trips, and scheduled travel.

Our transparent Speke taxi pricing includes all costs upfront with no hidden charges, booking fees, credit card surcharges, or surge pricing during peak periods. What you see is what you pay - guaranteed fixed prices for all L24 taxi services.

Payment options include all major credit and debit cards, cash payments to drivers, and corporate accounts with monthly invoicing for business travelers and companies. Experience reliable, professional taxi service in Speke with MiniCabby Airport Transfers - your trusted choice for L24 postcode transportation, serving Speke, Garston, Hunts Cross, Halewood, and surrounding Liverpool areas since 2019.