Fixed Fare from £145
No hidden charges
LondonAirport‑Taxi.com provides fixed-fare taxi transfers from Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester, 24/7. TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, meet & greet. Covering Manchester city centre, Piccadilly, Media City & all M postcodes via the M25/M40/M42/M6 — approximately 210 miles in 3 hours 30 minutes. Perfect for business, football, concerts, and Essex residents from Southend‑on‑Sea, Rochford, or Rayleigh.
Searching for a dependable Southend Airport to Manchester taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com specialises in fixed-fare airport transfers across the UK. Whether you're heading to Manchester for business, a football match, concert, or returning home after landing at Southend, our Southend Airport taxi service is the comfortable, stress-free choice — covering roughly 210 miles via the M25, M40, M42, and M6 in approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
London Southend Airport is a brilliant option for European short-haul flights, whilst Manchester is one of the UK's most vibrant cities — a powerhouse for business, culture, sport, and music. Our private hire airport-to-city transfer service makes the long-distance journey from Essex to Greater Manchester effortless — with door-to-door service, real-time flight monitoring, and experienced TfL-licensed drivers who avoid London traffic entirely. We serve passengers from across the SS postcode area including Southend‑on‑Sea, Rochford, Rayleigh, Leigh‑on‑Sea, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, and Shoeburyness.
Trusted by Essex locals, business travellers, and football fans for reliable fixed-fare transfers between Southend Airport and Manchester.
No hidden charges
Any time, any day
Football & concerts
Real-time monitoring
DBS-checked drivers
The taxi journey from Southend Airport to Manchester covers approximately 210 miles via the M25, M40, M42, and M6 motorways. Travel time is typically 3 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic and your specific Manchester destination. Our drivers monitor traffic in real-time to find the quickest route.
~3 hours 30 minutes
A127 → M25 → M40 → M42 → M6
Southend Airport (SEN), Essex
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Fixed fares with no hidden charges. All prices include door-to-door service, meet & greet, real-time flight tracking, and up to 60 minutes free waiting time.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|
directions_car Saloon |
1–3 | £145 |
local_shipping Estate |
1–4 | £155 |
star Executive |
1–4 | £175 |
airport_shuttle MPV 6-Seater |
1–5 | £170 |
airport_shuttle 7-Seater MPV |
1–6 | £195 |
directions_bus 8-Seater Minibus |
1–7 | £215 |
directions_bus Executive Minibus |
1–8 | £245 |
infoAll fares are fixed — no hidden fees. 60 min free waiting included.
Late-night surcharge may apply for pickups between 23:00–06:00 and bank holidays.
Our drivers provide pickup and drop-off directly outside Southend Airport's terminal. With real-time flight tracking and designated waiting areas, your Manchester transfer starts smoothly from the moment you land.
easyJet, Ryanair, and seasonal charter flights to Amsterdam, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Faro, and more.
Southend‑on‑Sea, Rochford, Rayleigh, Leigh‑on‑Sea, Westcliff‑on‑Sea, Shoeburyness, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Basildon, and all SS postcodes.
We provide taxi transfers to all Manchester areas, delivering you directly to your hotel, office, stadium, or any address across the city.
Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Spinningfields, M1, M2, M3
Direct drops for onward rail connections across the North
Manchester United, Manchester City — match day transfers
BBC, ITV, MediaCityUK — all M50 and Salford destinations
From saloon to executive minibus. All vehicles are modern, fully insured, and safety-checked. Free child seats available on request.

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We specialise in long-distance private hire transfers to Manchester. Whether it's a football match at Old Trafford, a concert at the AO Arena, or a business meeting — our drivers know Manchester inside out.
We track your arriving flight in real-time. If your Southend flight is delayed, we automatically adjust your pickup — no extra charges for delays, ever.
Your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name board, help with luggage, and guide you to your vehicle. Completely stress-free from landing to Manchester.
Our M25/M40/M42/M6 route bypasses central London completely — no congestion, no tube, just a smooth motorway run direct to Manchester.
Book online in 60 seconds or WhatsApp us directly. Available 24/7 for all times.
Choose London Southend Airport (SEN) and enter your flight number.
Enter your specific Manchester address, hotel, or stadium.
Choose from saloon, estate, executive, MPV, or minibus — see your fixed fare instantly.
Pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or cash to driver. Instant confirmation via email & SMS.
Football & Events Tip
Travelling to Old Trafford or the Etihad? Provide your kickoff time when booking and we'll ensure you arrive with time to spare. Groups welcome — up to 8 in our executive minibus.
Get an instant fixed fare for your Southend Airport to Manchester taxi transfer.
Getting from Southend Airport to Manchester by public transport requires multiple train changes through London — a real ordeal with luggage or in a group. A private hire taxi travels via motorway, avoids London entirely, and delivers you door-to-door.
Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street, cross-London to Euston, then Avanti West Coast to Manchester Piccadilly. Total: 4hr+ with 2 changes, £60–90pp.
No direct coaches from Southend Airport. Requires travel to London first, then National Express to Manchester. Total: 6+ hours minimum.
Direct door-to-door in ~3hr 30min, avoids London, flight tracking, fixed fares from just £145!
Common questions about our Southend to Manchester taxi service. For more, visit our full FAQ page.
Fixed fares from £145 for a Saloon (up to 3 passengers). Estate £155, Executive £175, MPV 6-Seater £170, 7-Seater MPV £195, 8-Seater Minibus £215, Executive Minibus £245. All fares include meet & greet and 60 minutes free waiting.
Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes via the M25, M40, M42, and M6, covering around 210 miles depending on traffic and your specific Manchester destination.
Our drivers use the A127 westbound to the M25, then M40 northbound, then M42, and the M6 northbound into Manchester. This avoids central London entirely.
All Manchester areas including Manchester city centre, Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Media City, Old Trafford, Etihad Stadium, M1, M2, M3, M4 postcodes, and surrounding areas including Salford and Trafford.
Absolutely. We regularly transport football fans and event-goers between Southend Airport and Manchester. We can drop you directly at Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium, or your hotel.
No worries at all. We monitor all flight arrivals in real-time. If your Southend flight is delayed, we automatically adjust your pickup time at no extra charge.
Yes. We offer 8-seater minibus from £215 and executive minibus from £245 — perfect for larger groups or families travelling between Southend Airport and Manchester.
Yes, we accept all major credit and debit cards, contactless payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and cash. You can pay the driver directly or pre-pay securely online when booking.
Real reviews from customers who've used our Southend Airport taxi service.
"Flew into Southend from Malaga and needed to get to Manchester for a meeting the same afternoon. Driver was waiting, executive car was spotless, and we made it up the M6 in just over 3 hours. Fixed price, no fuss. Couldn't have been easier for a long run."
"Six of us flew back into Southend after a lads holiday and needed to get to Manchester. Booked the 7-seater and it was perfect — loads of space for six blokes and their bags. Driver was brilliant, dropped us right outside Old Trafford for the match. Absolute five stars."
"Delayed flight tracked perfectly. Driver waited with no extra charge. Comfortable saloon all the way to Media City — I've done this run four times now with London Airport Taxi and it's always seamless. Best way to get from Southend to Manchester without the London train chaos."
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Fixed fares from £145 · Direct M25/M40/M42/M6 · 24/7 · All Manchester areas · Avoids London · TfL-licensed drivers.