London Southend Airport (IATA: SEN, ICAO: EGMC) is a single-terminal airport on the Essex coast, serving London and the East of England. Known for its quick, low-hassle passenger experience — often just minutes from arrivals gate to exit — Southend serves a growing network of European leisure and city destinations. Located near Rochford in Essex, roughly 40 miles east of central London, Southend is a convenient gateway for travellers to and from Essex, East London and the surrounding region.

RushXO operates fixed-price chauffeur transfers from London Southend Airport's single passenger terminal. The terminal sits directly beside London Southend Airport railway station, with fast rail links to London Liverpool Street, but for door-to-door comfort with luggage — especially for groups, families and early or late flights — a fixed-price private transfer removes every connection and platform change. Our drivers meet you in the compact arrivals area and have you on the road within minutes of your bags arriving.

Our drivers are Southend specialists — every driver on the Southend rota knows the terminal forecourt, the dedicated pre-booked pickup zone (not the public taxi rank), the short-stay and long-stay car parks, the on-site railway station approach, and the optimum A127, A13 and M25 routes to and from the airport for different traffic conditions.

Below you'll find our Southend route directory with fixed prices, journey times, and booking options. For any destination not listed, call "020 8888 9988" or request an instant fixed-price quote online.

Direct chauffeured taxi from Southend Airport to towns across Essex. All routes fixed-price, all-inclusive, meet-and-greet at your Southend arrival terminal. Click any town for the full route page.

The most-requested London neighbourhoods and districts — Canary Wharf, the City, Stratford, Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington and more.

Direct Southend taxi to every major London railway terminus — door-to-platform service, no changes with luggage. Liverpool Street, Stratford, King's Cross, St Pancras (Eurostar), Euston, Paddington and more.

Long-distance fixed-price chauffeur transfers from Southend to major UK cities. Door-to-door comfort — no train changes, no luggage hassles.

Cruise-luggage capacity vehicles to UK embarkation ports, plus inter-airport connections timed for your onward flight.

TfL licensed. RushXO holds a Transport for London Private Hire Operator licence (number 11588) — the UK regulatory standard for private hire in London. We are not a rideshare aggregator or unlicensed operator. Our drivers are contracted directly to RushXO, not gig-economy app drivers, and you keep the same driver throughout a multi-leg booking.

Fixed prices, agreed at booking. No meter. No surge. No night surcharge. No weekend surcharge. No bank holiday surcharge. The journey fare is confirmed before you travel.

Southend specialist drivers. Every driver in our Southend rota knows the terminal forecourt, the dedicated pre-booked pickup zone, the short-stay and long-stay car parks, the on-site railway station approach, the optimum A127, A13 and M25 routes for different traffic conditions, and alternative routes for disruption (motorway closures, accidents, weather events).

Flight tracking. Important for European leisure and city arrivals where schedules can shift. We monitor every arriving flight and adjust the driver's dispatch automatically, so free waiting starts from your actual landing time.

Luggage capacity. Saloon fits up to 5 suitcases; Executive and MPV up to 6-8. For cruise luggage we allocate appropriate vehicles based on party size and stated luggage volume.

24/7 UK-based dispatch. Phone 020 8888 9988 at any hour and reach a UK-based controller, not an overseas call centre.

Single passenger terminal. London Southend Airport operates one compact, modern passenger terminal, opened in its current form in 2012. Its size is a genuine advantage — the walk from aircraft to arrivals exit is one of the shortest of any London airport, so you're often through and ready for pickup within minutes of landing. Meet point: the arrivals area just inside the terminal exit, driver holding a name board.

On-site railway station. London Southend Airport railway station sits directly beside the terminal, with regular services to London Liverpool Street via Stratford. For pre-booked private transfers, however, our driver meets you at the terminal so you skip the platform and ticket queues entirely.

Airlines and destinations. Southend serves a rotating network of European leisure and city routes with carriers that have operated from the airport over the years. Tell us your airline and flight number at booking and we track your arrival automatically.

Parking and pickup. The airport has short-stay and long-stay car parks close to the terminal. Our drivers use the designated pre-booked pickup zone — not the public taxi rank — for a smooth, waiting car on arrival.

If you have any questions about the meeting point, our dispatch desk confirms the exact arrangement at booking and auto-routes the driver to the terminal.

RushXO operates on a strict fixed-price-at-booking model. The price you see is the price you pay — no meter, no surge, no surge-priced surcharges. Here's how that compares to the alternatives:

Black cab / local taxi (rank): Metered fare plus tolls and surcharges. For Southend to central London the meter can run well over £100-£150 depending on traffic and time; longer journeys cost more still. The meter doesn't stop for traffic — slow journeys cost more.

Uber / Bolt (rideshare apps): Dynamic surge pricing that can multiply base fares during peak times, weather disruption or major events. Whoever accepts the trip drives it, there's no name-board meet-and-greet at the terminal, and no guaranteed flight tracking. Availability from Southend can also be limited.

Public transport: The airport railway station runs to London Liverpool Street via Stratford (fast but priced per person), requiring onward connections and carrying luggage across platforms. For groups of 3+ with luggage, combined ticket costs often approach or exceed a fixed-price taxi with no time saving.

RushXO fixed price: the same price 24/7, no surge, all the core inclusions listed at booking. See the "What's included" note below for the few optional extras that some journeys attract.

Always included: the fixed journey fare, driver in arrivals with a name board, real-time flight tracking, 60 minutes of free waiting from your actual landing time, a professional driver, a modern vehicle, and full insurance.

Occasionally extra (always disclosed at booking): any airport drop-off charge at the departures forecourt; the Congestion Charge (£15, weekdays, central London only); the ULEZ charge (older non-compliant vehicles only); and additional waiting beyond the free 60 minutes. Please verify these figures against current rates before publishing.

All vehicles are TfL-licensed, MOT-current, fully insured, and inspected before each journey.

Saloon. Up to 4 passengers, up to 5 suitcases. Modern diesel/hybrid with AC, USB charging and bottled water. Best for business and family trips.

Executive. Up to 4 passengers, up to 6 suitcases. Premium Mercedes/BMW with leather and WiFi. VIP comfort for corporate travel.

MPV 6-seater. Up to 6 passengers, up to 8 suitcases. Climate control and USB charging, with a separate luggage compartment. Ideal for families and cruise luggage.

8-seater minibus. Individual seats with separate luggage racks. For groups of 7-8 or families with children plus equipment.

VIP (S-Class / equivalent). Up to 3 passengers in maximum comfort — privacy glass, premium leather, complimentary water. For corporate, embassy, wedding and luxury transfers.

Meet-and-greet is included in every Southend pickup — no extra charge. Here's what happens from booking to journey start.

Before your flight: booking confirmation by SMS within minutes. Driver details (name, vehicle, registration, direct mobile) sent by SMS ahead of your scheduled landing.

During your flight: our dispatch system tracks your flight and adjusts the driver's dispatch to your actual landing time automatically — you don't need to call about delays.

On landing: Southend's compact terminal means a short walk from aircraft to arrivals — often just a few minutes to clear the building and collect any hold luggage. Your free waiting comfortably covers it.

At arrivals: your driver waits in the arrivals area with a name board showing your surname. If you can't spot the driver, call them directly on the number in your confirmation, or call 24/7 dispatch on "020 8888 9988".

To the vehicle: the driver assists with luggage to the pre-booked pickup zone (not the public taxi rank), loads your bags, and you depart in comfort.