Southend Airport Transportation

In the arrivals hall of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name, after passport control, baggage claim and customs. Your car waits in the parking lots just across the road, since stopping outside the terminal is not allowed.

London Southend Airport is about 40 miles (64 km) by road from central London, a drive that often takes an hour and a half, longer at rush hour. Southend-on-Sea's center is about 2 miles (3 km) away, Chelmsford about 20 miles and Colchester about 35 miles.

Yes. We drive to hotels, apartments and homes in the City of London, the West End, Westminster, Kensington and the rest of central London, and to Stratford and Canary Wharf on the way in.

Yes. We drive door to door to homes, hotels and vacation rentals along the seafront and across Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff, Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness.

Yes. We drive to homes, hotels and offices in Chelmsford, Basildon, Colchester, Rayleigh and Rochford and elsewhere in Essex.

Stansted Airport, the cruise terminal at Tilbury and the port of Harwich are farther across Essex. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered, and give your flight, ship or ferry time when you book.

One. Every flight uses the same two-story terminal, so there is no terminal to choose and your driver always waits in the same arrivals hall.

Yes. Give the full street address, the house or apartment number and any entrance details, and your driver takes you to the door, or to the nearest point a car can reach.

Yes. Your driver is booked for your flight's arrival time, early or late, which helps when you land after the last train to London has gone.

There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your home, hotel or vacation rental, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.

Yes. This page books rides from London Southend Airport (SEN) in Essex. For Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City, see our London airport transportation page, and check the airport code on your ticket.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from SEN; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Southend airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.