Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
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From £106
Southend Airport Taxi from £43
Pre-booked taxis to Southend Airport and SEN pickups at a fixed fare: £43 from Southend town, £106 from Central London. Your driver follows your flight and meets you inside arrivals with a name board.
- TfL licensed
- 60 min free waiting
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Your Southend Airport Taxi, Booked Ahead
QMH London Airport Taxi is a TfL-licensed private hire operator running fixed-fare Southend airport taxis and transfers for south Essex, east London and the rest of the UK. Book before you fly and a driver is waiting in the arrivals hall when you land: no kiosk queue at the rank, no meter and no app surge.
Southend Airport at a glance
- AirportLondon Southend (SEN), about 41 miles east of central London, off the A127
- TerminalOne small terminal, closed overnight
- To Central LondonUsually 60–90 min by taxi
- Drop-off charge£8 for up to 10 minutes in the Express zone, already in our fares
- Our fare to the centre£106 fixed, saloon for 3
- RailwayStation 100 steps from the terminal; Liverpool Street in about 52 min
- Passengers720,000 in 2025, up 150% on 2024
- AirlineeasyJet, with a base since April 2025 and 31 destinations
- PunctualityNamed the UK’s most punctual airport (84% of flights within 15 min)
Taxi to and from Southend Airport: Fixed Fares
One fixed fare for the whole vehicle in each direction. Coming back from Southend costs a little less than going, because the drop-off charge in the fare is higher than the pickup charge.
| Place | Saloon to Southend3 people | Saloon from Southend3 people | MPV to Southend5 people | MPV from Southend5 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Seatown centre and seafront | £43 | £40 | £65 | £62 |
| Basildontown centre | £66 | £63 | £97 | £94 |
| Chelmsfordcity centre | £73 | £70 | £107 | £104 |
| Canary Wharfoffices and Docklands | £100 | £97 | £145 | £142 |
| Liverpool Street *the City and Shoreditch | £105 | £102 | £151 | £148 |
| Central London *Covent Garden, Soho, the West End | £106 | £103 | £153 | £150 |
Fares to Southend include the £8 drop-off charge; fares from Southend include parking for your pickup. Rows marked * are inside the Congestion Charge zone: during charging hours the £18 TfL charge is added at checkout. Checked on our live booking system on 19 October 2026. Every route: Southend taxi prices.
Where Your Driver Meets You at Southend
Southend has one small terminal. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall, and airport parking is already in your fare.
Red dot = your driver’s meeting point inside the terminal
- SEN
Arrivals hall
Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a board showing your name.
Southend is small and quick: the airport says landing to leaving can take as little as 15 minutes, so we follow your flight and are there before you. - CAB
Not the taxi rank
Walk past the rank outside; your driver is waiting inside.
The rank in front of the terminal is for metered taxis booked at its kiosk. Your pre-booked car is separate.
Dropping someone off yourself? The Express zone opposite the terminal costs £8 for up to 10 minutes and there is no free option: see our Southend drop-off charge guide.
From Landing to Your Car
What happens after your plane touches down at Southend, and what to do if anything changes.
- 0 min
You land
We see the real landing time and your driver heads into the arrivals hall.
- 10–20 min
Passport and bags
Southend is one of the quickest airports to get through; many passengers are out in under 20 minutes.
- Meet
Name board in arrivals
One small arrivals hall at Southend: the board with your name is easy to spot.
- 60 min
Free waiting ends
An hour of waiting after landing costs nothing. Running later? Message us and we will sort it.
Can’t see your driver?
Connect to Southend’s free Wi-Fi and message us on WhatsApp; we reply 24 hours a day and put you in touch with your driver.
WhatsApp usTaxi to Southend Airport for Your Flight
Booking a taxi to Southend Airport for a departure? Your driver collects you from your door at the time you choose and drops you at the Express drop-off zone opposite the terminal. The £8 drop-off charge is already in the fare: from Central London a saloon is £106 and an MPV for five £153.
Flight at 07:00Pickup in Central London around 04:30
Roads are clear at that hour. The terminal opens three hours before the first departure; follow your airline’s check-in time.
Flight at 10:00Pickup in Central London around 07:00
Allow up to 90 minutes: the A13 and A127 are slowest at weekday peaks.
From Southend or BasildonShort local trips
Southend town is about 10 minutes away (£43) and Basildon about 25 minutes (£66).
Times are a rule of thumb: always follow your airline’s check-in advice. Pick the exact pickup time in the booking form.Book a taxi to Southend Airport
Southend to Other London Airports
Changing airports on a connection? A fixed-fare taxi goes terminal to terminal with your luggage. Leave a generous gap: Southend to Heathrow is a long drive right across London.
| Airport | Saloon from Southend | Saloon to Southend | MPV from Southend5 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansted Airport | £108 | £116 | £154 |
| London City Airport | £104 | £107 | £147 |
| Gatwick Airport | £142 | £143 | £199 |
| Luton Airport | £150 | £157 | £211 |
| Heathrow Airport | £161 | £165 | £228 |
Both airports’ pickup and drop-off charges are already in these fixed fares.
Live Southend Arrivals
Check your flight before you book. Your driver follows the same live landing time.
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Flight changed?
- EarlyWe see it and your driver is there when you land.
- LateThe pickup moves with the new landing time. The hour of free waiting starts when you land.
- Diverted or cancelledMessage us on WhatsApp and we rearrange the pickup.
Live data supplied by Avionio.
Choose Your Southend Taxi by Passengers and Bags
Prices are Central London to Southend Airport for the whole vehicle. Count suitcases as well as people: holiday luggage fills a saloon boot fast.
Estate
Toyota Auris estate or similar
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From £120
Executive
Mercedes E-Class or similar
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From £152
MPV 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
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From £153
MPV 8 Seater
Ford Tourneo or similar
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From £193
Nine to sixteen people travel in two vehicles booked together: see minibus airport transfers. Child seats are free; add the ages when you book.
Southend Airport Taxi, Train or Rank Taxi?
Every way out of London Southend Airport, compared. A taxi fare is for the whole car; train and bus tickets are per person.
| Option | Cost | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi (us) | £103 fixed to Central London, whole car | Door to door, usually 60–90 min | Driver waits in the arrivals hall; luggage carried for you |
| Greater Anglia train | Per person | About 52 min to Liverpool Street | Station 100 steps from the terminal; up to six trains an hour at peaks |
| Rank taxi | Metered | Door to door | Rank in front of the terminal, booked at its kiosk on arrival |
| Uber | App price, changes with demand | Door to door | Pickup point set in the app |
| Bus | Per person | Slower than a taxi | Route 9 to Southend town runs about every 12 minutes |
Train, rank and bus details from londonsouthendairport.com, October 2026. For two or more people with cases, or anywhere far from Liverpool Street, a fixed-fare taxi is often simpler. More in our cheapest way from Southend to London guide.
Travel safety
How to Book a Southend Taxi Safely
A pre-booked, licensed car with a fixed fare is the simple way to avoid unlicensed drivers offering lifts in arrivals.
Ignore offers in arrivals
Drivers who approach you inside the terminal are not allowed to pick up there. Use the official taxi rank or a car you booked.
Book a licensed operator
Every journey we take is with a TfL-licensed, DBS-checked driver in a licensed vehicle.
Know the price first
Your fare is fixed when you book: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the kerb.
A real person 24/7
Questions on the day? Message us on WhatsApp or call, day or night.
Southend Airport Taxis Across Essex, London and the UK
Our most-booked Southend routes, then every town with its own fare page. Each page shows all vehicles, journey times and both directions.
Colchester to SouthendTaxi farefrom £106Cambridge to SouthendTaxi farefrom £151Maidstone to SouthendTaxi farefrom £117St Albans to SouthendTaxi farefrom £124Brighton to SouthendTaxi farefrom £171Stansted to SouthendTaxi farefrom £116Luton to SouthendTaxi farefrom £157Heathrow to SouthendTaxi farefrom £165
CanterburyHome CountiesGuildfordHome CountiesMaidstoneHome CountiesSt AlbansHome CountiesWatfordHome CountiesBrightonSouth Coast & South EastChichesterSouth Coast & South EastPortsmouthSouth Coast & South EastSouthamptonSouth Coast & South EastWinchesterSouth Coast & South EastCambridgeEast of EnglandNorwichEast of EnglandPeterboroughEast of EnglandCoventryMidlandsDerbyMidlandsLeicesterMidlandsLincolnMidlandsNorthamptonMidlandsNottinghamMidlandsWolverhamptonMidlandsWorcesterMidlandsBathSouth WestBournemouthSouth WestBristolSouth WestCheltenhamSouth WestExeterSouth WestGloucesterSouth WestSwindonSouth WestSwanseaWalesCarlisleNorth of EnglandHullNorth of EnglandLeedsNorth of EnglandPrestonNorth of EnglandYorkNorth of EnglandDundeeScotlandEdinburghScotlandSt AndrewsScotlandStirlingScotlandHeathrow AirportAirport connectionsLuton AirportAirport connectionsStansted AirportAirport connections
Southend Airport Taxi FAQs
Answers before you book. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Central London?
A fixed £103 in a saloon from Southend Airport to Central London, or £106 going to the airport, for up to three passengers. An MPV for five is £150 from Southend. Journeys into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours add TfL’s £18 at checkout.
Is the Southend Airport drop-off charge included?
Yes. Since March 2026 the Express zone costs £8 for a stop of up to 10 minutes, and Southend has no free drop-off option. The charge is part of every fare we quote to the airport.
Where will my driver be at Southend Airport?
In the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. Southend has one small terminal, so you will see your driver as soon as you walk through.
Can I pre-book a taxi from the rank at Southend Airport?
No. Taxis on the rank in front of the terminal are booked at its kiosk when you arrive. A pre-booked car like ours is separate: the fare is fixed in advance and the driver waits inside arrivals.
What if my flight into Southend is delayed?
We follow your flight number, so the pickup moves with the real landing time. Your 60 minutes of free waiting start when you land, and you do not need to call us.
Is the train or a taxi better from Southend Airport?
The station is 100 steps from the terminal and trains reach Liverpool Street in about 52 minutes, priced per person. With luggage, children or a group, or going anywhere away from Liverpool Street, one door-to-door fare for the car is easier.
Can I get an Uber at Southend Airport?
Yes. The app sets the pickup point and the price can change with demand. With us the fare is fixed when you book and you are met inside arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Stansted?
A fixed £108 in a saloon from Southend to Stansted, or £116 from Stansted to Southend, with both airports’ charges included.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Southend town?
A fixed £40 in a saloon from the airport to Southend-on-Sea, or £43 from the town to the airport. The drive is about 10 minutes.
Which airlines fly from Southend Airport?
easyJet, which has had a base at Southend since April 2025 and flies to around 31 destinations. Book your taxi with your easyJet flight number so we can track it.
Do Southend Airport taxis cost more at night?
No. The fare is the same at any hour, including the first departures of the day and bank holidays. The terminal closes overnight, so night pickups are timed to the last arrivals.
Are child seats free on Southend transfers?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters cost nothing, up to two per vehicle. Add the children’s ages when you book.
What size taxi do I need for Southend Airport?
A saloon carries three passengers and three large cases, an estate four and four, an MPV five and four, and an 8-seater seven and seven. Larger groups travel in two cars together.
Can I cancel a Southend Airport taxi?
Yes, free of charge up to 12 hours before the pickup.
How do I pay for a Southend Airport taxi?
By card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer or cash to the driver. The price is the same whichever you choose.
What Southend Passengers Say
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More Southend Services and Guides
More Southend airport transfers we run, and guides to getting in and out of Southend.
Our services
Executive chauffeur serviceMercedes E-Class and V-Class.Minibus airport transfersGroups of up to sixteen.8 seater taxiSeven passengers, seven cases.Long-distance taxisSouthend to any UK city.Train station transfersLiverpool Street, Stratford and more.Cruise port transfersSouthampton, Dover, Tilbury.
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A fixed fare, a driver waiting in the arrivals hall, and an hour of free waiting.
- Southend town from £43
- 60 minutes free waiting
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours