Fixed Price £392
No hidden charges
Manchester to Southend Airport Taxi from £392
Skip the two-hundred-mile relay of trains and Tube for one fixed-price car straight to the Essex coast — LondonAirport‑Taxi.com runs door-to-door Manchester to London Southend Airport transfers, dropping down the M6 to the M1, round the northern side of the M25 and east along the A127 to the single terminal at Rochford.
233 miles
Manchester to Southend
4 Hours, 3 Minutes
Door-to-door via M1
From £392
Fixed, all-in fare
24/7
365 days a year
Looking for a dependable Manchester to London Southend Airport taxi?
Why Choose Our Manchester to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Manchester and the wider North West to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct M1 Route
4 Hours, 3 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Manchester to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & M1 Route
Manchester sits at the meeting of the North West motorway network, and that is what makes the long run to Southend so straightforward.
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Travel Time~4 Hours, 3 Minutes via M1
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Main RouteA127 → M25 → M1 → M6 → Manchester
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Pick-up AreasAll M postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Manchester 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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- • Manchester City Centre
- • Northern Quarter
- • Deansgate
- • Didsbury
- • Chorlton
- • Fallowfield
Manchester to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Manchester 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 | £392 |
| Estate Car VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £440 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series | 1–4 | 2 large bags | £534 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £487 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £549 |
| MPV 7 Seater Mercedes Vito or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £581 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £761 |
| MPV 8 Seater Mercedes Sprinter or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £619 |
info Every fare here is fixed in advance with no hidden fees, no meter, and no surge — compare taxi to Southend Airport prices across every vehicle before you book.
Need an onward ride once you reach the capital? Check current black cab rates in London or estimate the trip with our London taxi fare calculator.
Prices may vary for late-night pickups (23:00–06:00) or bank holidays.
Southend Airport Taxi Routes Across the North of England
Popular nearby Southend routes: Liverpool to Southend taxi, Preston to Southend taxi, Leeds to Southend taxi.
Related local taxi guides: Bolton taxi guide · Salford taxis · Essex taxi guide · Southend taxi guide · taxi to Southend Airport
Choose Your Vehicle for the Manchester 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 £392
Estate
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From £440
Executive
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From £534
MPV 5 Seater
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From £487
Need a larger vehicle? We also offer 8-seater minibuses. Child seats available free.
View Full Fleet arrow_forwardManchester to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
How does a private Manchester to Southend taxi stack up against the train and coach? On luggage, early flights and a guaranteed price, it comes out ahead.
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Train
By train: Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, 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 five hours or more door to door, £80-120pp at peak times.
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Coach
On the coach: National Express, routed via London Victoria, eight hours or more with a change in London, at £35-55pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 4 Hours, 3 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £392.
Manchester Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Manchester and Greater Manchester for Southend transfers.
•Manchester City Centre
•Northern Quarter
•Deansgate
•Spinningfields
•Didsbury
•Chorlton
Wider Manchester Area Coverage:
We also cover every M postcode across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Salford (M5-M7), Stockport (SK1), Bolton (BL1), 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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Manchester to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Business & Commuter Travel
Manchester is a major commercial centre, and the professionals who fill Spinningfields and the Deansgate towers value an airport transfer that runs to plan.
Family Holidays
Setting off from Didsbury or Chorlton with children and a boot full of cases is far kinder door to door than a five-hour train relay.
How to Book Your Manchester 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 Manchester Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Manchester 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 Manchester to Southend Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£392 (Fixed Fare)
Manchester to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Manchester to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a taxi from Manchester to London Southend Airport cost?
Your fare is fixed and shown in the price above, starting from £392 in a saloon and rising by vehicle size. It is an all-in figure covering the whole 233-mile journey with no surge pricing, so the amount you see when you book is the amount you pay, whatever the traffic on the M6 or the M25 that day.
How long does the Manchester to Southend Airport journey take?
Allow around 4 hours and 3 minutes of driving, as shown above. Almost the whole route is motorway along the M6, 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 and for Rayleigh Weir near the airport.
What is the best route from Manchester to Southend Airport?
The standard run drops down the M6 to the M1, then joins the M25 and follows it clockwise around the northern side of London before turning east onto the A127, the Southend Arterial Road, which carries you through south Essex to the terminal at Rochford. The whole drive stays north of the Thames, so there is no Dartford Crossing to queue for.
Do you cover Salford, Stockport and Bolton as well as central Manchester?
Yes. We collect from every Manchester neighbourhood including the Northern Quarter, Didsbury, Chorlton and Fallowfield, as well as the wider Greater Manchester area such as Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham and Trafford, all on the same fixed-fare basis to Southend.
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Fully licensed private hire
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 Manchester to Southend Taxi Today
Ready for a stress-free airport transfer? Book your Manchester to Southend taxi today with London Airport Taxi — fixed fares from £392, professional drivers, and comfortable door-to-door service every step of the way.
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