Fixed Price £190
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Norwich to Southend Airport Taxi from £190
LondonAirport‑Taxi.com drives the A140 and A12 through Suffolk and Essex, then the A130 to the terminal, on a fixed fare.
Available 24/7, 365 days a year. See every Southend fare.
Looking for a reliable Norwich to Southend Airport taxi? LondonAirport‑Taxi.com collects from every part of the Fine City — Tombland and the streets below the cathedral, the Golden Triangle, Thorpe St Andrew, Eaton, Hellesdon, Sprowston, the university at Earlham and the hospital at Colney — and drives you down through Suffolk and Essex to Southend’s terminal on a fare that is fixed before you set off. This is one of our longest runs into Southend, so drivers plan it around your check-in time rather than the shortest possible journey. The usual line is the A140 towards Ipswich and the A12 south, with the A130 completing the trip across to Rochford.
Norwich has its own airport, but for some routes and dates the flight you need goes from Southend, and a car makes the long trip manageable. When you fly home, the driver tracks the flight, waits in arrivals with your name on a board and gives you 60 minutes free from the actual landing time. Up to two child seats can be fitted in an MPV or larger vehicle at no cost, ready before pickup, and the fare is the same whether you land at teatime or after midnight. Every driver is licensed and DBS-checked, and the airport drop-off charge is already part of the price.
Why Choose Our Norwich to Southend Taxi Service
Professional fixed-fare transfers connecting Norwich and the wider East of England to Southend's single terminal — with TfL-licensed drivers, real-time flight tracking, and complimentary meet & greet on arrival.
Direct A12 Route
2 Hours, 30 Minutes
24/7 Available
365 days a year
Meet & Greet
Inside arrivals hall
Licensed Drivers
DBS checked & insured
Norwich to Southend: Distance, Drive Time & A12 Route
Your driver leaves Norwich on the A140, running south through Long Stratton and past Scole into Suffolk, and meets the A14 north of Ipswich for the short link round to the A12 at Copdock. The A12 then carries you south past Colchester to Chelmsford, where the A130 takes over for the run past Rettendon to the A127 at the Fairglen Interchange and on into Rochford. When the A140 or A12 is slow, the alternative is the A11 past Wymondham and Thetford to the M11, then south to the M25 and round to the A127 at Junction 29.
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Travel Time~2 Hours, 30 Minutes via A12
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Main RouteA140 → A12 → A130 → Southend
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Pick-up AreasAll NR postcodes covered
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AirportLondon Southend (SEN)
Why choose our Norwich to Southend taxi:
- check_circleDirect A12 route—no rail changes, no shuttle at the airport end
- check_circleDoor-to-door from any Norwich address, NR postcodes included
- check_circlePre-booked cars for the first and last flights of the day
- check_circleHold luggage, pushchairs and golf bags travel in the right vehicle, not on your lap
location_onPopular Norwich Pickup Points
- • Norwich city centre
- • Norwich station
- • Tombland
- • Golden Triangle
- • Thorpe St Andrew
- • Eaton
Norwich to Southend Taxi Prices by Vehicle
Fixed Norwich 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 | 3 large bags | £190 |
| Estate Car Toyota Auris Estate or similar | 1–4 | 4 large bags | £214 |
| Executive Mercedes E-Class or similar | 1–3 | 2 large bags | £264 |
| MPV 5 Seater Vauxhall Zafira or similar | 5 | 3 large bags | £240 |
| MPV 6 Seater Ford Galaxy or similar | 5 | 4 large bags | £269 |
| MPV 7 Seater Hyundai i800 or similar | 6 | 5 large bags | £290 |
| Executive MPV 7 Mercedes V-Class or similar | 8 | 7 large bags | £395 |
| MPV 8 Seater Ford Tourneo or similar | 7 | 7 large bags | £318 |
| 10 Seater 2 vehicles together · single minibus on request | 10 | 9 large bags | £545 |
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 Norfolk and East Anglia
Popular nearby Southend routes: Cambridge to Southend Airport taxi, Peterborough to Southend transfer, Lincoln to Southend Airport run.
Related local taxi guides: Norwich to Stansted taxi fares · Southend taxi guide · Southend flight arrivals · Southend Airport taxi fares
Choose Your Vehicle for the Norwich 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 £190
Estate
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From £214
Executive
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From £264
MPV 5 Seater
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From £240
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_forwardNorwich to Southend: Taxi vs Train vs Coach
Weighing up the Norwich to Southend trip? Here is how a private car compares with the train and the coach.
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Train
Rail means Norwich towards London on Greater Anglia, changing at Shenfield (sometimes also at Colchester or Chelmsford) for Southend Airport: one to two, around 2.5-3 hours. Check National Rail for your date and fare.
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Coach
On the coach: not a direct option: coach into London, then Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street to Southend Airport, around 4 hours, at £20-35pp.
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Private Taxi
Door-to-door in 2 Hours, 30 Minutes, no changes, no luggage hassle, 24/7, fixed from £182.
Norwich Pickup & Drop-off Areas We Cover
Door-to-door across Norwich and Norfolk for Southend transfers.
•Norwich city centre
•Tombland
•Golden Triangle
•Thorpe Hamlet
•Thorpe St Andrew
•Eaton
Wider Norwich Area Coverage:
We also cover every NR postcode across Norfolk and the surrounding area, with door-to-door pickups from Wymondham, Wroxham, Aylsham, 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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Norwich to Southend Transfers for Every Kind of Trip
Long-Distance Departures Planned Properly
From Norwich, an early Southend flight can mean leaving home in the middle of the night, and we treat it accordingly. The booking is confirmed in advance, the pickup time is set to give you margin on the A12, and the fare is the same as for a daytime journey.
UEA Students and Hospital Staff
Students at the University of East Anglia and staff working shifts at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital often travel at odd hours and with heavy bags. An estate car carries four people and four bags, and the driver can collect straight from campus accommodation.
How to Book Your Norwich 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 Norwich Pickup Address
Any address, hotel, station, or business in Norwich 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 Norwich to Southend Airport transfer.
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Starting From
£190 (Fixed Fare)
Norwich to Southend Airport Taxi – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norwich to Southend taxis. More on our FAQ page.
How much does a Norwich to Southend Airport taxi cost?
It is the saloon fare shown above, fixed at booking with the airport drop-off charge included. Larger vehicles are priced in the fare table, and there is no extra charge for night journeys.
How long is the drive from Norwich to Southend Airport?
The drive time shown above is typical via the A140, A12 and A130. On a journey this long we set the pickup to leave a comfortable margin before check-in.
Do you cover Wymondham and Wroxham?
Yes, both, along with Taverham, Poringland, Aylsham and the NR postcodes around the city. The fare is calculated from your exact pickup address.
Where do you drop off at Southend Airport, and is the train an option?
We drop at the terminal entrance, and on arrival the driver meets you inside with a name board. Southend Airport station is right beside the terminal, but from Norwich the train needs at least one change, usually at Shenfield.
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Fully licensed private hire
DBS-checked drivers
Professional, vetted drivers
Fixed fares in writing
No meter, no surge, no card fees
Flight tracking
Free waiting if you land late
Book Your Norwich to Southend Taxi Today
Lock in a fixed £190 fare for the Norwich to Southend run — licensed drivers, flight tracking on pickups, and one price from door to terminal.
- Fixed Fares from £190
- Direct to Terminal
- 24/7 Service