Fixed Price £287
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Derby to Southend Airport Taxi from £287
Swap the two-change rail relay through London for a fixed-price car straight to the Essex coast — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs door-to-door Derby to London Southend Airport transfers, dropping onto the A52 and M1, joining the M25 clockwise over the north of London and out along the A127 to the single terminal at Rochford.
163 miles
Derby to Southend
3 Hours, 10 Minutes
Door-to-door via M1
From £287
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable Derby to London Southend Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Derby to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Derby and the wider East Midlands to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M1 Route
3 Hours, 10 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Derby to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & M1 Route
Derby sits where the A52 meets the M1, and that pairing carries the bulk of the city’s airport traffic south towards London and the orbital.
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Travel Time~3 Hours, 10 Minutes via M1
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Main RouteA127 → M25 → M1 → A52 → Derby
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Pick-up AreasAll DE postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Derby to Southend taxi:
- check_circleDirect M1 route—faster than trains with changes
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- check_circleNo luggage limits or station connections
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- • Derby City Centre
- • Allestree
- • Mickleover
- • Littleover
- • Chaddesden
- • Oakwood
Derby to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Derby 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 | £287 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £322 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £394 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £358 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £404 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £430 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £571 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £463 |
| 10 Seater Minibus Ford Transit or similar | 10 | 9 large bags | £808 |
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 East Midlands
Popular nearby Southend routes: Nottingham to Southend taxi, Leicester to Southend taxi, Stoke-on-Trent to Southend taxi.
Related local taxi guides: Ilkeston taxi guide · Nottingham taxis · Southend taxi guide · Rayleigh taxi guide · Southend airport taxi
Choose Your Vehicle for the Derby 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 £287
Estate
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From £322
Executive
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From £394
MPV 5 Seater
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From £358
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardDerby to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Public transport from Derby to Southend means changes and timetables; a private car is one fixed fare, door to door.
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Train
Rail means Derby to London St Pancras on East Midlands Railway, 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 three and a half hours door to door, from £50-90pp at peak times.
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Coach
By coach: National Express, routed via London Victoria. Six hours or more with a change in London, £30-45pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 3 Hours, 10 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £287.
Derby Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Derby and Derbyshire for Southend transfers.
•Derby City Centre
•Allestree
•Mickleover
•Littleover
•Chaddesden
•Oakwood
Wider Derby Area Coverage:
We also cover every DE postcode across Derbyshire and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Ilkeston (DE7), Belper (DE56), Ripley (DE5), 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
All airlines
Derby to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Derby is a serious engineering and rail city, home to Rolls‑Royce, Alstom and Toyota’s supply chain, and the professionals who fill its offices and works value an airport transfer that runs to plan.
Family Holidays
Setting off from Allestree or Chellaston with children and a boot full of cases is far kinder door to door.
How to Book Your Derby 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 Derby Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Derby 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 Derby to Southend Airport transfer.
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From
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To
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Starting From
£287 (Fixed Fare)
Derby to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Derby to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Derby to London Southend Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and set out in the price shown above, starting with the saloon from £287 and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure with no surge pricing, so the amount you see when you book is the amount you pay, whatever the traffic on the M1 or M25 that day.
How long does the Derby to Southend Airport journey take?
Plan around three hours and ten minutes of driving. Almost the entire route is motorway and dual carriageway along the A52, the M1, the M25 and the 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 is the best route from Derby to Southend Airport?
The standard run is the A52 to the M1, south to the M25, then clockwise over the north of London to the A127, the Southend Arterial Road, which carries you east through south Essex to the terminal at Rochford. The whole drive stays north of the Thames, so there is no Dartford Crossing; an experienced driver watches the motorway reports and adjusts the approach when a junction is congested.
Does the route use the Dartford Crossing?
No. Derby sits north of London and the whole journey stays north of the Thames.
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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 Derby to Southend Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Derby to Southend taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £287, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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