Transfers to London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is in Essex, roughly 40 miles east of central London, just north of Southend-on-Sea. It’s a relaxed, compact airport – often much quieter than the big London hubs – which makes it a favourite for people living in Essex and east London. The one catch is getting there: from most of London it’s a long way by public transport. A pre-booked ukairportscabs.com transfer takes you straight to the terminal at a price you know in advance.
Why book a Southend Airport taxi with us?
Because it’s easy. You get a fixed fare for the whole vehicle as soon as you enter your journey, and that fare doesn’t change. For arrivals we track your flight, your driver waits for you in arrivals with a name board, and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing. We run 24 hours a day, so early departures and late returns are never a problem.
How long does it take to get to Southend Airport?
| From | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Central London | 1h 15m – 1h 40m |
| Canary Wharf / Stratford | 55m – 1h 20m |
| Chelmsford | 30 – 40m |
| Basildon | 20 – 30m |
| Stansted Airport | 50m – 1h 10m |
The A127 and A13 can get busy at rush hour, so we’ll suggest a pickup time with a sensible margin. Southend is a small airport and usually quick to get through, but it’s still worth arriving about two hours before a European departure.
Southend Airport by taxi or train?
Southend Airport has its own railway station with trains to London Liverpool Street, and it’s a good option if you live near the line. But if you’re starting anywhere else, you’ll have to get to Liverpool Street or Stratford first, and then carry your luggage on and off the train. A pre-booked car picks you up from your door, loads your bags and drops you right outside the terminal – and for families and groups, one vehicle fare is often better value than several train tickets.
Flying back into Southend late at night? We track your flight and your driver will be there when you land, whatever the time.
Meeting your driver
With meet and greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a name board. We send you their name and mobile number before your flight lands. Southend’s terminal is compact, so you’ll usually be out and in the car within minutes of collecting your bags.
Choose your vehicle
Saloons are ideal for up to four passengers with standard luggage, estates give you more boot space, and our 6 and 8-seater MPVs are perfect for families and groups. Executive cars are available for business travel. Enter your passenger and luggage numbers in the quote form and we’ll show you the cars that fit – see the fleet for more.
Other journeys from Southend
As well as London, we run from Southend Airport to Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, the other London airports and the cruise terminals at Tilbury and Harwich. Get an instant price using the form above, or see our sample prices.
Southend Airport taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi from London to Southend Airport?
Use the quote form for an instant fixed price – it depends on your exact pickup address and the vehicle you choose.
Do you pick up from Southend Airport at night?
Yes, we operate 24/7 and track your flight so your driver is there when you land.
Can I book a return transfer?
Yes – choose “Return” in the booking form and add your return flight details. Returns booked together get a small discount.
Can you take us from Southend Airport to a cruise port?
Yes – we regularly run to Tilbury and Harwich, as well as Southampton and Dover.