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TfL Licensed · Since 2013

Southend Airport Taxi
£95 Fixed to Central London

A small, fast terminal on the Essex coast. Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name board, and we track your flight so a delay costs you nothing.

✓ Single terminal ✓ No meter, no surge ✓ Meet & greet included ✓ 60 min free waiting
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4.8 / 5
From 2,400+ passengers
42 miles
Southend to central London
60 min
Free waiting after landing
Since 2013
PCO No. 008740101
Fixed Prices

What a Southend transfer costs

Every fare below is fixed at booking and covers the whole vehicle, not each seat. Nothing is added at the end of the journey.

VehiclePassengersLuggageFixed fare
Saloon CarToyota Prius or similar42 large, 2 hand£95
Estate CarSkoda Superb or similar43 large, 2 hand£105
MPV5Compact SUV or similar44 large, 2 hand£115
Business SaloonMercedes E-Class or similar42 large, 2 hand£120
Business EstateMercedes E-Class Estate43 large, 2 hand£127
People CarrierVW Caravelle or similar55 large, 3 hand£130
8 SeaterMercedes Vito or similar88 large, 8 hand£171

Fares shown are to central London. Enter your exact postcode in the form above for your own fixed quote. The Southend drop-off and pick-up charges are included. If your journey enters the Central London Congestion Charge zone during charging hours, the £18 charge is added and shown on the booking page before you pay — never on the day.

Where To Find Your Driver

Meeting your driver at Southend

Southend has one compact terminal, among the quickest in the UK to clear after landing. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name board.

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Meet inside the arrivals hall
One terminal, so there is no wrong-building risk. Your driver waits in arrivals with your name on a board and takes the bags from there.
EZY
Mostly easyJet flights
easyJet is the main scheduled carrier, plus seasonal and charter operators. Give us your flight number and we track it live.
Distance to central London
42 miles
60–90 minutes by car via the A127 or A13
Free waiting time
60 min
Counted from when your flight actually lands
Terminals
One
Compact and fast — often under 15 minutes to clear
Worth Knowing

Fixed price against the rank and the train

Southend is the furthest of London's six airports, 42 miles out on the Essex coast. Here is what the same journey usually costs.

Black cab rank or surge rideshare

£150–£190
  • Metered fare climbs every mile of the A127
  • Rideshare surge kicks in exactly when flights land in waves
  • Queue at the rank after a long flight
  • Nobody is tracking whether your flight is late

Express Airport Cars

£95 fixed
  • Agreed at booking and printed on your confirmation
  • Same fare at 6am, at midnight, and on a bank holiday
  • Driver waiting inside arrivals with your name
  • Flight tracked — a two-hour delay costs you nothing
Popular Routes

Southend to your part of London

Fixed fares from Southend to the areas we cover most often. Every route includes flight tracking.

Kensington
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Chelsea
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Mayfair
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Clapham
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Islington
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Camden
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Hampstead
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
Finchley
Fixed £95 · 60–90 min
All London areas
See every route we cover
Why Choose Us

Not just a taxi. A proper welcome to London.

Here is what you get on every Southend booking.

TfL licensed and insured
Licensed by Transport for London under PCO No. 008740101, with full private hire insurance on every journey.
Fixed price, always
What we quote is what you pay. No surge, no meter, no fuel or airport surcharges bolted on afterwards.
We track your flight
Your driver watches the actual flight, not the timetable. Delayed two hours? They adjust, and you pay nothing extra.
Drivers who know Southend
DBS checked and familiar with the A127 and A13 routes, including how to avoid the worst of the Essex commuter traffic.
Room for the luggage
Saloon through to 8 seater. Child, infant and booster seats are free on request.
A real person on the phone
Call 0203 865 1942 at any hour and someone answers. No chatbot, no voicemail loop.
Simple Process

How your Southend transfer works

From booking to your front door in four steps.

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Book online
Enter your flight, terminal and destination. You see the fixed price before you confirm anything.
2
We track your flight
Your pickup time moves with the actual arrival time. You do not need to call or message anyone.
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Your driver meets you
Walk into arrivals and look for your name. Your driver takes the bags from there.
4
Straight to the door
Direct to your hotel or home. No shared stops, no detours, nothing extra to pay.
Common Questions

Southend transfer FAQ

Everything worth checking before you book.

How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to central London?
A fixed £95 for a Saloon car carrying up to 4 passengers. Larger vehicles range from £105 for an Estate up to £171 for an 8 seater. The price is agreed at booking and does not change.
Where does my driver meet me at Southend?
Inside the arrivals hall, holding a name board. Southend has one terminal, so there is no risk of waiting at the wrong building. Give us your flight number when booking.
How long does it take from Southend to central London?
Southend is about 42 miles east of central London, which takes 60 to 90 minutes by car via the A127 or A13. Your price is fixed regardless of how long the journey takes.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your actual flight rather than the scheduled time, so your driver adjusts automatically at no extra charge. You also get 60 minutes of free waiting from the moment you land.
Is a taxi cheaper than the train from Southend?
The train runs from the station attached to the terminal into Liverpool Street, so you still need onward transport with your luggage. A metered taxi for the same door-to-door journey typically runs £150 to £190. Our fixed £95 covers the whole car for up to four people.
How many terminals does Southend have?
Southend has one terminal, and it is one of the fastest in the UK to clear after landing.
Can you collect from Chelmsford, Basildon or elsewhere in Essex?
Yes. We cover the whole of Essex including Chelmsford, Basildon, Brentwood and Southend town centre. Enter your postcode in the booking form for a fixed quote.
Do you offer return transfers from London to Southend?
Yes, and booking both journeys together gives you a combined rate. Select Return Journey on the booking form.
Can you take me from Southend to Heathrow or another airport?
Yes, we provide airport-to-airport transfers between Southend and Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City for connecting flights.

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All London Airports

We cover every London airport

Whichever airport you are flying into, the same fixed-price model applies.

Gatwick Airport
North and South terminals · from £85
Luton Airport
Direct transfers from LTN · from £80
Stansted Airport
STN to London · from £95
London City Airport
Closest to the City · from £55
Heathrow Airport
All terminals · from £60
Southend to Heathrow
Airport-to-airport, fixed price