London Southend (SEN)
Southend airport transfers
Southend airport is a small, easy-going airport in south Essex, east of London. We offer transfers between the airport and London, Essex and Kent, confirmed before you fly.
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Small and straightforward
A compact terminal makes meeting your chauffeur easy.
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Flight checked before pickup
Our team checks your flight status ahead of time.
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East London and Essex
Convenient for the east side of the city.
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Price agreed first
The fare is confirmed before you travel.
About Southend airport
Southend airport is near Rochford, just north of Southend-on-Sea, on the Essex side of the Thames Estuary. It is the smallest of the London airports we serve and lies well to the east of the capital, reached mainly by the A127 and the A13. For people living in east London, Essex or along the estuary, it can be a relaxed alternative to the larger airports.
Flights from Southend are fewer and mostly short European routes, and schedules change with the seasons. That smaller scale is part of the appeal: the terminal is compact and it is usually quick to move from the aircraft to the exit. Please check your airline's current timetable when you plan your trip.
From central London, the drive east passes through busy stretches of the A13 or A127 before opening out into Essex. Journey times depend on traffic and time of day, and the approach roads can be slow during commuter peaks, so we suggest a comfortable margin for departures.
Arriving at and leaving Southend
Southend has a single, compact terminal, with a railway station right beside it. Your chauffeur parks close by and meets you in arrivals with a name board. Our team checks your flight status before pickup, so an early or late landing is taken into account. The free waiting time and parking arrangements for Southend are shown on this page.
Because the airport is small, you may find yourself through arrivals soon after landing, particularly with hand luggage. Keep your phone on when you land so your chauffeur can reach you if needed.
Popular journeys from Southend
- East and north-east London, including Stratford and the Docklands.
- Towns across Essex, such as Chelmsford, Basildon and Brentwood.
- Kent, via the Dartford Crossing.
- Onward travel to Tilbury or Harwich for a cruise or ferry.
Southend is outside the Greater London boundary, but it is one of the airports we serve as standard for both pickups and drop-offs. If you are comparing airports, our London airport transfers page covers every airport we serve.
Meeting your chauffeur at Southend Airport
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Step 1: Land and collect your bags
Our team checks your flight before pickup, so an early or late landing at Southend Airport is already planned for.
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Step 2: Come through to arrivals
Walk into the Southend Airport arrivals hall once you are through passport control and baggage reclaim.
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Step 3: Look for your name board
Your chauffeur waits at the arrivals exit with a board showing your name.
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Step 4: Walk to the car together
The car is parked close to the terminal, and your chauffeur helps with your luggage.
Southend at a glance
- Terminals
- Main Terminal
- Meet and greet
- Available
- Free waiting time
- 60 minutes
We pick up from and drop off at Main Terminal at Southend Airport.
Meet and greet is available at Southend Airport at no extra charge.
Free waiting at Southend Airport is 60 minutes from your booked pickup time; after that, waiting is £0.50 a minute, charged in 5-minute steps.
Southend Airport is about 42 miles from central London, around 75 minutes by car in light traffic. Allow longer at busy times.
The waiting time, parking and meet and greet details shown follow our current Southend policy.
Fixed prices to and from Southend
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Southend Airport → any of these 20 areas
Battersea, Belgravia, Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Canary Wharf, Chelsea, City of London, Covent Garden, Islington, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Marylebone, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Paddington, Shoreditch, Soho, Southwark, St John's Wood and Westminster
- Saloon
- £125
- Estate
- £138
- MPV
- £163
- 8 Seater
- £200
- Executive Saloon
- £175
- First Class
- £291
- Executive MPV
- £263
- Luxury SUV
- £306
Fixed prices per vehicle for the journeys shown. Your exact price, including any extras you ask for, is confirmed with your quote.
Prices updated October 2026
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. Extras you ask for, such as an additional stop, are added to your quote before you book.
Booking a Southend transfer
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Enter your trip
Share your flight number, date and the address you are travelling to or from.
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We confirm
Our team confirms the car and the price with you.
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Details before the day
You receive the chauffeur's name and car registration in advance.
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Straight to the car
Meet your chauffeur in arrivals and head off.
Cars for Southend transfers
Prices shown come from our current rates. Choose a car to fit your passengers and bags.
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Estate
Skoda Superb Estate, VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large bags
- 4 small bags
From £138
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Executive Saloon
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
- 3 passengers
- 2 large bags
- 2 small bags
From £175
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Representative image — vehicle may vary.
Prices updated October 2026
Questions about Southend transfers
Where is Southend airport compared with London?
It is east of London in Essex, near Rochford and Southend-on-Sea. It is often convenient for east London and Essex addresses; journey times depend on traffic and time of day.
Do you cover Southend even though it is outside London?
Yes. Southend is outside Greater London, but it is one of the airports we serve as standard for pickups and drop-offs.
Where do I meet my chauffeur at Southend?
Southend has one small terminal. Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area with a name board, usually only a short walk from the car.
Can you take me from Southend to Tilbury for a cruise?
Yes. Both are in Essex, and we can arrange a transfer between them. Enter both addresses and we will quote for the journey.
Flying from Southend?
Send us your flight details and we will confirm your transfer.
