SEN Airport Transfers: London Southend Airport
Private car from Southend to anywhere in London and beyond. Fixed price before you fly, flight tracking and meet & greet in arrivals.
About London Southend Airport
On the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, London Southend is a small airport with a single terminal. easyJet is its airline, with flights to destinations in Europe and North Africa. East London is under 35 miles away, reached by road on the A13 and A127.
Because the terminal is compact, the airport says that on a good day you can be out within 15 minutes of landing. A chauffeur-driven car works well for families and groups, guests with luggage, executives bound for the City or Canary Wharf, and anyone whose late-running flight arrives once the last London train has left.
Guests from London Southend usually travel to Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, south Essex towns, Canary Wharf, or the City of London near Liverpool Street.
Terminals
- Main terminaleasyJet
All flights use the one terminal. The airport names easyJet as its airline, though airlines and routes can change, so confirm your flight details with the airline.
Fixed fares from SEN
| To | Miles | Sedan | Van | Minibus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 2 | £31 | £45 | £67 |
| Chelmsford | 20 | £70 | £103 | £154 |
| Canary Wharf | 37 | £107 | £159 | £238 |
| Liverpool Street | 40 | £113 | £168 | £252 |
One way, per vehicle, with meet & greet and airport parking included. Any other address is priced instantly when you book.
Getting from SEN to London
Coming from the London side, your chauffeur uses the A12 and A13, or the A127, which meets the M25 at junction 29. How long the trip takes depends on traffic along the A13 and A127 and on the roads into London, so build in extra time at busy times of day.
The airport has its own railway station, Southend Airport, which you reach on foot in a short walk. From there, Greater Anglia services reach Stratford in roughly 43 minutes and London Liverpool Street in roughly 52, running as often as six times an hour at peak, and you can change for the Elizabeth line at Shenfield. Pay-as-you-go with Oyster or contactless stops at Shenfield, so it cannot be used to the airport. Local buses go to Southend and Leigh-on-Sea, and the X30 to Chelmsford runs a limited service early in the morning and late in the evening.
A solo traveller heading for Stratford or Liverpool Street will find the train convenient. With children, several cases, a group, a late arrival or an address away from the railway, a car is the more practical way home.
Arrival tips
- The terminal is small and compact: once your bags are collected you walk directly into arrivals and find your chauffeur holding a name board.
- Cars are not allowed to wait long outside the terminal, which is why your chauffeur meets you inside and accompanies you to the vehicle.
- If your flight runs late, you lose nothing: we track it, and the 60 minutes of free waiting begins only when the aircraft lands.
- The meeting point is in your confirmation, alongside your chauffeur's name and phone number, so you can call or message if you are delayed.
- Child seats are free if you request them, and the fare already includes airport parking charges.
SEN transfer questions
Which airline flies from London Southend?
According to the airport, its airline is easyJet, serving destinations in Europe and North Africa. Routes vary from season to season, so confirm the details on your booking.
How long is the drive from Southend Airport to London?
East London is under 35 miles away, the airport says. Timings to the City or Canary Wharf depend on traffic on the A127 or A13 and within London, so allow more time during busy periods.
How do I find my chauffeur at Southend?
Once your bags are collected, look for your name board in the arrivals area. The confirmation gives the meeting point plus the chauffeur's name and phone number.
Will my chauffeur wait if my Southend flight is late?
Yes. Your flight is tracked, so the collection follows when you really arrive, and you have 60 minutes of free waiting once the aircraft lands.
Is the train to Liverpool Street a better option than a car?
If you are travelling alone to Liverpool Street, the train gets you there quickly. Families, groups and guests with heavy bags often find a fixed price for the whole vehicle, airport parking included, easier, and the car goes door to door.