Fixed Price £352
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Cardiff to Southend Airport Taxi from £352
Swap the long haul across London for a fixed-price car straight to the Essex coast — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs door-to-door Cardiff to London Southend Airport transfers, out along the M4 over the Prince of Wales Bridge, clockwise round the M25 and east on the A127 to the single terminal at Rochford.
206 miles
Cardiff to Southend
3 Hours, 50 Minutes
Door-to-door via M25
From £352
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable Cardiff to London Southend Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Cardiff to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Cardiff and the wider Wales to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M25 Route
3 Hours, 50 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Cardiff to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & M25 Route
Cardiff sits at the western end of the M4, and that motorway carries the bulk of the city’s airport traffic towards England.
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Travel Time~3 Hours, 50 Minutes via M25
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Main RouteA127 → M25 → M4 → Cardiff
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Pick-up AreasAll CF postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Cardiff to Southend taxi:
- check_circleDirect M25 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Cardiff City Centre
- • Cardiff Bay
- • Cathays
- • Roath
- • Canton
- • Grangetown
Cardiff to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Cardiff 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 | £352 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £395 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £480 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £438 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £493 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £522 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £688 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £559 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £982 |
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.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Southend Airport Taxi Routes Across Wales and the West
Popular nearby Southend routes: Swansea to Southend taxi, Bristol to Southend taxi, Bath to Southend taxi.
Related local taxi guides: Barry taxi guide · Chepstow taxis · Southend taxi guide · Leigh-on-Sea taxi guide · Southend airport taxi
Choose Your Vehicle for the Cardiff 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 £352
Estate
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From £395
Executive
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From £480
MPV 5 Seater
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From £438
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardCardiff to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
You can reach Southend from Cardiff by train or coach, but neither beats a private taxi for luggage, early starts and a fare fixed in advance.
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Train
Cardiff Central to London Paddington, across the capital to Liverpool Street, then a Greater Anglia service to the airport’s own station at the terminal — two changes plus a cross-London transfer with luggage, around four hours door to door, £70-110pp at peak times.
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Coach
Prefer the coach? National Express, routed via London Victoria — seven hours or more with a change in London, around £35-55pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 3 Hours, 50 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £352.
Cardiff Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Cardiff and South Glamorgan for Southend transfers.
•Cardiff City Centre
•Cardiff Bay
•Cathays
•Roath
•Canton
•Grangetown
Wider Cardiff Area Coverage:
We also cover every CF postcode across South Glamorgan and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Barry (CF62-CF63), Penarth (CF64), Caerphilly (CF83), 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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Main Terminal
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Cardiff to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Cardiff is a major commercial and government centre, and the professionals who work its city-centre offices and the businesses around Cardiff Bay value an airport transfer that runs to plan.
Family Holidays
Setting off from Roath or Whitchurch with children and a boot full of cases is far kinder door to door.
How to Book Your Cardiff 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 Cardiff Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Southend Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£352 (Fixed Fare)
Cardiff to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cardiff to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Cardiff to London Southend Airport cost?
The saloon fare starts at £352, and the price rises by vehicle size from there. It is an all-in, door-to-door 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 M4 or M25 that day.
How long does the Cardiff to Southend Airport journey take?
The drive is around 3 hours and 50 minutes across 206 miles, almost all of it motorway and dual carriageway along the M4, M25 and A127. Outside the peak hours the timing is dependable, and your driver builds in a sensible buffer for the busier stretches of the orbital and the Rayleigh Weir on the A127.
What route does the taxi take from Cardiff to Southend Airport?
The car leaves Cardiff eastbound on the M4, crosses the Severn into England on the Prince of Wales Bridge, and stays with the motorway to the M25. It then runs clockwise round the northern side of London — there is no Dartford Crossing on this line — before coming off onto the A127, the Southend Arterial Road, and heading east to the terminal at Rochford.
Do you cover Barry, Penarth and Newport as well as Cardiff?
Yes. We collect from every Cardiff neighbourhood including Cathays, Roath, Canton and Cardiff Bay, as well as the wider area such as Barry, Penarth, Caerphilly and Newport, all on the same fixed-fare basis to Southend.
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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 Cardiff to Southend Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Cardiff to Southend taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £352, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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