Fixed Price £171
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Brighton to Southend Airport Taxi from £171
LondonAirport‑Taxi.com drives the M23, M25 and Dartford Crossing instead, with the crossing charge covered by your fixed fare.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Southend fare.
Looking for a reliable Brighton to Southend Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com collects from anywhere in the city and along the coast — Kemptown and the Marina, Hanover, North Laine, Preston Park, Patcham, Hove and Portslade — and drives you round the east of London to the Essex shore. The route runs north up the A23 past Pyecombe, becomes the M23 south of Crawley and meets the M25 at Junction 7, then follows the orbital east through Surrey and Kent to the Dartford Crossing. On the Essex side the driver leaves the M25 for the A13 or carries on to the A127, depending on traffic, and both lead to the terminal at Rochford.
Southend Airport has a station right beside the terminal, so it is fair to ask why anyone from Brighton would drive. The answer is the London part: two changes, a cross-town connection and heavy bags on the Elizabeth line or the Underground, against one car from your door. Coming home, the driver tracks your flight, meets you in arrivals with a name board and allows 60 free minutes from landing; child seats are free in MPVs and larger vehicles, two per vehicle, fitted before you are collected. There is no surcharge for late arrivals, and the Dartford charge and airport fees are already inside the fare.
Why Choose Our Brighton to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Brighton and the wider South East to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M25 Route
2 Hours, 20 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Brighton to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & M25 Route
From Brighton the driver heads north on the A23, which becomes the M23 south of Crawley and runs past Gatwick to the M25 at Junction 7. The M25 then carries you anticlockwise through Surrey and Kent to the Dartford Crossing, where northbound traffic uses the tunnels into Essex, before you leave at Junction 30 for the A13 or Junction 29 for the A127 towards Southend and Rochford. If the crossing is badly delayed, the driver can go clockwise around the M25 instead, past the Heathrow, M40 and M1 junctions, and come down to the A127 at Junction 29 — longer on the map, but sometimes steadier.
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Travel Time~2 Hours, 20 Minutes via M25
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Main RouteM23 → M25 → A127 → Southend
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Pick-up AreasAll BN postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Brighton to Southend taxi:
- check_circleDriver meets arrivals with a name board on the return leg
- check_circleDirect M25 route—no rail changes, no shuttle at the airport end
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Brighton address, BN postcodes included
- check_circlePre-booked cars for the first and last flights of the day
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- • Brighton city centre
- • Brighton station
- • Kemptown
- • Brighton Marina
- • Hove
- • Hanover
Brighton to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Brighton 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.
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| Saloon Car Toyota Prius, VW Passat | 1–3 | 3 large bags | £171 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £192 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £238 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £216 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £242 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £262 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £360 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £289 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £493 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare Southend airport taxi prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current London hackney carriage fares or estimate the trip with our black cab fare calculator.
Same fixed fare at any hour, including late-night pickups and bank holidays.
Southend Airport Taxi Routes from Sussex and the South Coast
Popular nearby Southend routes: Chichester to Southend Airport taxi, Portsmouth to Southend run, Maidstone to Southend Airport transfer.
Related local taxi guides: Southend Airport drop-off charge · Southend live arrivals · London to Brighton taxi fares · Southend Airport taxi prices
Choose Your Vehicle for the Brighton 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 £171
Estate
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From £192
Executive
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From £238
MPV 5 Seater
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From £216
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available in MPVs and larger vehicles (free of charge, max 2).
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardBrighton to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
From Brighton, both the train and the coach to Southend involve changes and fixed timetables — a private taxi is the simpler door-to-door alternative.
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Train
The rail route is Brighton to London (Thameslink to Farringdon or Southern to Victoria), across to Liverpool Street, then Greater Anglia to Southend Airport — two, around 2.75-3.25 hours. Check National Rail for your date and fare.
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Coach
The coach run is not a direct option: coach to London Victoria, across to Liverpool Street, then Greater Anglia to Southend Airport — around 3.5-4 hours, and £20-35pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 20 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £163.
Brighton Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Brighton and East Sussex for Southend transfers.
•Brighton city centre
•North Laine
•The Lanes
•Kemptown
•Hanover
•Brighton Marina
Wider Brighton Area Coverage:
We also cover every BN postcode across East Sussex and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Peacehaven, 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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Brighton to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Flying from Southend Instead of Gatwick
Gatwick is on Brighton’s doorstep, but a particular route, date or ticket price sometimes makes Southend the airport that suits. When that happens, a fixed-fare car turns a long cross-London trip into one drive, booked in advance with the price known before you commit.
End of Term at Sussex and Brighton Universities
Students heading home at the end of term from Falmer or Moulsecoomb usually have more luggage than the train comfortably allows. An estate takes four people and four bags, so friends flying out of Southend together can share one car.
How to Book Your Brighton to Southend Taxi
Quote and book in one pass on the booking page — address in, fixed Southend fare out, any hour of the day. Step-by-step help lives in the Southend airport taxi booking guide.
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Enter Your Brighton Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Brighton 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 Brighton to Southend Airport transfer.
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£171 (Fixed Fare)
Brighton to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brighton to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much is a taxi from Brighton to Southend Airport?
Your price is the saloon fare shown above, fixed when you book. It already covers the Dartford Crossing charge and the airport drop-off charge, and larger vehicles are listed in the fare table.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Southend Airport?
Expect the drive time shown above via the M23, M25 and the Dartford Crossing. The crossing and the M25 can slow at peak hours, so we plan the pickup around your check-in rather than the quickest possible drive.
Can you collect from Hove or Lewes?
Yes, Hove, Portslade, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea and the rest of the BN area are all covered. Enter the full address and the fare is worked out for that exact pickup.
Where do you drop off and pick up at Southend Airport?
At the terminal itself, which is small and quick to walk through. The railway station is right beside it, but from Brighton the train means crossing London first, whereas the car drops you at the door; for arrivals, the driver waits inside with a name board.
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No meter, no surge, no card fees
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Book Your Brighton to Southend Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Brighton to Southend taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £171, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
- Fixed Fares from £171
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service