Fixed Price £269
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Birmingham to Southend Airport Taxi from £269
Swap the two-change rail relay across London for a fixed-price car straight to the Essex coast — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs door-to-door Birmingham to London Southend Airport transfers, dropping down the M42 to the M40, round the northern side of the M25 and east along the A127 to the single terminal at Rochford.
151 miles
Birmingham to Southend
3 Hours
Door-to-door via M40
From £269
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a reliable Birmingham to London Southend Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Birmingham to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Birmingham and the wider West Midlands to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M40 Route
3 Hours
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Birmingham to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & M40 Route
Birmingham sits at the centre of England’s motorway web, and the M42 carries the bulk of the city’s airport traffic towards the south.
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Travel Time~3 Hours via M40
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Main RouteA127 → M25 → M40 → M42 → Birmingham
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Pick-up AreasAll B postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Birmingham to Southend taxi:
- check_circleDirect M40 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Birmingham City Centre
- • Jewellery Quarter
- • Edgbaston
- • Harborne
- • Moseley
- • Aston
Birmingham to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Birmingham to Southend fares — no hidden charges, no surge pricing. Every price is door-to-door with meet & greet, flight monitoring and 60 minutes’ free waiting, and the Southend airport drop off charges are handled for you.
| Vehicle Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £269 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £302 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £370 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £336 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £379 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £404 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £538 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £436 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £759 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare cab to Southend airport prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London black cab prices or estimate the trip with our London cab cost calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Southend Airport Taxi Routes Across the West Midlands
Popular nearby Southend routes: Coventry to Southend taxi, Wolverhampton to Southend taxi, Leicester to Southend taxi.
Related local taxi guides: Sutton Coldfield taxi guide · West Bromwich taxis · Southend taxi guide · Essex taxi guide · taxi to Southend Airport
Choose Your Vehicle for the Birmingham to Southend Run
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and luggage. Every car is air-conditioned and driven by a licensed driver.
Saloon
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From £269
Estate
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From £302
Executive
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From £370
MPV 5 Seater
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From £336
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardBirmingham to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Birmingham to Southend means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Train
On the train it is Birmingham New Street to London Euston, across the capital to Liverpool Street, then a Greater Anglia service to the airport’s own station beside the terminal, so two changes plus a cross-London transfer with luggage, around four hours door to door, at £60-100pp at peak times.
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Coach
By coach: National Express, routed via London Victoria. Five hours or more with a change in London, £30-45pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 3 Hours, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £269.
Birmingham Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Birmingham and West Midlands for Southend transfers.
•Birmingham City Centre
•Jewellery Quarter
•Edgbaston
•Harborne
•Moseley
•Aston
Wider Birmingham Area Coverage:
We also cover every B postcode across West Midlands and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Solihull (B91-B94), Sutton Coldfield (B72-B76), West Bromwich (B70-B71), and the region’s business parks.
Southend Airport Transfers
We run transfers to and from Southend's main terminal, with a dedicated pickup zone right by arrivals. Your driver meets you inside with a name board and gives you a hand with the luggage.
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Birmingham to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Birmingham is a major commercial centre, and the professionals in its Colmore Row offices and the towers around Snow Hill value an airport transfer that runs to plan.
Family Holidays
Setting off from Harborne or Sutton Coldfield with children and a boot full of cases is far kinder door to door.
How to Book Your Birmingham to Southend Taxi
Booking takes about 60 seconds through our online booking system — enter your pickup, choose a vehicle, and get an instant fixed-fare quote, 24/7. Our Southend airport taxi booking guide walks you through it.
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Enter Your Birmingham Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Birmingham and surrounding areas.
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Choose Your Vehicle Type
Saloon, Estate, Executive, MPV, or 8-Seater Minibus.
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Add Extras & Flight Details
Child seats, special requests, flight number for tracking.
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Pay Securely & Receive Confirmation
Card, PayPal, or cash to driver. Instant email/SMS confirmation.
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24/7 Customer Support
Need assistance? Visit our contact page or WhatsApp us for booking help or last-minute changes.
Quick Quote
Get an instant fixed-fare quote for your Birmingham to Southend Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£269 (Fixed Fare)
Birmingham to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Birmingham to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Birmingham to London Southend Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price above, starting from £269 in a saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing and the airport fee already included, so the amount you see when you book is the amount you pay, whatever the traffic on the M25 that day.
How long does the Birmingham to Southend Airport journey take?
Allow around three hours for the 151-mile run, and plan against the drive time shown above. Almost all of it is motorway along the M42, M40, M25 and A127, so outside the peak hours the timing is dependable; your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the busier stretches of the orbital.
What route do you take from Birmingham to Southend Airport?
The car drops down the M42 to the M40, joins the M25 and runs round the northern side of London — north of the river, with no Dartford crossing — before turning east onto the A127, the Southend Arterial Road, to Rochford. An experienced driver watches the motorway reports and adjusts the approach when a junction is congested.
Do you cover Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and West Bromwich as well as Birmingham?
Yes. We collect from every Birmingham neighbourhood including the Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston, Harborne and Aston, as well as the wider B postcodes such as Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich and Dudley, all on the same fixed-fare basis to Southend.
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DBS-checked drivers
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Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Birmingham to Southend Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Birmingham to Southend taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £269, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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