Need a taxi to Southend Airport? Onward Travel Solutions runs pre-booked London Southend airport taxis 24/7 from Southend, south Essex and London. You see the full price, airport fee included, before you confirm, and pay the driver on the day. Use the form above to price every vehicle.
Southend Airport Taxi Prices
These are live one-way quotes from our booking system to London Southend Airport, taken on 10 October 2026 for a weekday daytime pickup. Each price already includes the £5 airport parking and drop-off fee. Put your own address in the booking form for an exact figure.
| From | Saloon (3 passengers, 3 cases) |
Estate (4, 4) |
People carrier (6, 5) |
8-seater (8, 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | £49.95 | £56.90 | £67.72 | £90.23 |
| Rayleigh | £54.13 | £61.60 | £73.18 | £97.48 |
| Basildon | £62.78 | £71.30 | £84.48 | £112.48 |
| Chelmsford | £73.11 | £82.90 | £97.97 | £130.41 |
| Brentwood | £75.38 | £85.45 | £100.94 | £134.35 |
| Romford | £83.12 | £94.84 | £109.49 | £150.50 |
| Stratford | £96.79 | £109.49 | £126.09 | £146.59 |
| Canary Wharf | £97.77 | £107.53 | £124.13 | £136.83 |
| Colchester | £100.02 | £113.10 | £133.12 | £177.08 |
| London Victoria | £103.63 | £117.30 | £134.87 | £148.55 |
| Liverpool Street | £108.51 | £121.20 | £138.78 | £160.26 |
Many of these are fixed route fares set by postcode district, so the price is the same whenever you travel. Where no fixed fare is set, the booking system calculates the price from the actual driving distance and time for your trip, and shows you the breakdown before you confirm. Book the return at the same time and the return leg is 5% cheaper.
Getting to London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport is just north of Southend-on-Sea near Rochford, in south-east Essex. It is a small, single-terminal airport, which is a big part of its appeal: short walks, short queues and a simple drop-off. Most flights are short-haul European routes, many leaving early in the morning.
Aim to arrive about two hours before your flight unless your airline says otherwise. From Southend and Rayleigh the drive is short; from London, the A127 and A13 take about an hour outside rush hour.
Arriving at Southend: Your Pickup
Add your flight number when you book. We track the flight and you get one hour of free waiting from the time it actually lands, so a delay in the air or a slow passport queue doesn’t cost you anything extra. Your driver’s details and contact number come with your booking confirmation.
Southend Airport Taxi or Train?
Southend Airport has its own station on the line to London Liverpool Street, which suits one person travelling light into the City. A taxi is better for families, heavy luggage, early flights, late arrivals, and anywhere off that line.
Taxi to Southend Airport from London and Essex
Southend works well for people living in east London and south Essex who would otherwise cross London to reach Stansted or Gatwick. From Stratford and Canary Wharf, many routes have a fixed fare, and the drive out along the A13 or A127 is usually around an hour. From Chelmsford, Brentwood and Basildon, the journey is shorter again, and the price is calculated from the actual route when you book.
If you live in Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff or Rochford, the airport is only a few minutes away, which makes a pre-booked car a simple way to avoid paying for parking for a week or two.
Early Flights from Southend
Many Southend departures leave early in the morning. Book at least a day ahead for pickups before 5am, add your flight number, and keep your phone on so the driver can reach you. On your way home, the driver works to your actual landing time, with one hour of free waiting after the flight lands.
Southend Airport to Other Airports
We also run transfers from Southend Airport to Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow for travellers connecting between flights or flying out from a different airport than they returned to. Enter both airports in the booking form for a price.
Which Vehicle Do You Need?
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large cases | Hand luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| People carrier | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Executive minivan | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 8-seater minivan | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 12-seat minibus | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| 16-seat minibus | 16 | 14 | — |
Our saloons seat three, not four, so that there is room for everyone’s cases. A family of four should book an estate.
Paying and Changing Your Booking
- Pay the driver. You don’t pay anything online. The fare is agreed at booking and paid to the driver on the day.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking. Inside 24 hours, call us.
- Returns booked together get 5% off the return leg.
Southend Airport Transfer Routes
- Basildon to Southend taxi
- Chelmsford to Southend taxi
- Brentwood to Southend taxi
- Stratford to Southend taxi
- Canary Wharf to Southend taxi
- Colchester to Southend taxi
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Southend Airport Taxi FAQs
How much is a taxi to Southend Airport from Southend-on-Sea?
£49.95 in a saloon from our booking system.
How much is a taxi from London to Southend Airport?
A saloon is £96.79 from Stratford, £97.77 from Canary Wharf and £103.63 from London Victoria.
Is the airport fee included?
Yes. A £5 airport parking and drop-off fee is in every quote.
How do I pay?
You pay the driver on the day.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before pickup through Manage My Booking.
Book Your Southend Airport Taxi
Enter your pickup and drop-off in the form at the top of the page to see the price for every vehicle. Official airport information is on the London Southend Airport website.