Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross taxi and London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea, fixed fare from £166 each way
One page for both directions: Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross, London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea, and the return booked together. Fixed fares per car, driver named the day before, meet and greet at the station.
Per car, not per person. No surge, no night surcharge. Free cancellation up to 24h before.
Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross and back: fixed fares
The Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross run is a regular one for us, day and night. A saloon from Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross is a fixed fare from £166 each way, about 41 miles and 66-96 min door to door. Book the return with it and the pair is priced at 1.8 times a single, from £299, with the driver meeting you at London Charing Cross on the way back. An 8-seater for a family or group is from £241, and executive cars are quoted on request.
| Journey | Saloon | 8-seater |
|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross (single) | from £166 | from £241 |
| London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea (single) | from £166 | from £241 |
| Return, both legs booked together | from £299 | from £434 |
Fares are per car, agreed at booking, and include tolls and the Congestion Charge where they apply. No meter, no surge, the same price at 4am.
The journey, and where we pick up and drop
Pick-up in Southend-on-Sea is at your door, whether that is the town centre, a Essex village or a business park; the driver is named the day before and texts on arrival. At the station end we drop at the forecourt on the Strand. Returns are met at the top of the ramp; the West End and Trafalgar Square are a minute away.
At 41 miles this is a 66-96 min drive in normal conditions. Roadworks and rush hour are the driver’s problem, not yours: the fare is fixed either way.
London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea: the return leg
London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea is the same fixed fare as the outbound leg. For an airport or station pick-up we track the flight or train, meet you at the agreed point and include waiting time, so a delay never changes the price. Book both legs together and the return is 1.8 times a single; if plans change, one message moves the booking.
Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross taxi: questions
How much is a taxi from Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross?
From £166 for a saloon, fixed per car when you book, for the 41-mile journey. An 8-seater is from £241 and a return booked together is from £299.
How long does Southend-on-Sea to London Charing Cross take by taxi?
Usually 66-96 min door to door for the 41 miles, depending on the time of day. We confirm a pick-up time that allows for it.
Do you also do London Charing Cross to Southend-on-Sea?
Yes. The return direction is the same fixed fare and this page covers both; book the pair together and the return is priced at 1.8 times a single.
Is the fare fixed if there is traffic?
Yes. Rushxo fares are agreed before you travel and do not change for traffic, diversions or the time of day.