A taxi from Southend Airport to Liverpool Street costs £93 in a saloon car. Closer to home, Basildon is £52 and Chelmsford £60. These are fixed one-way fares from our booking system, the same at any time of day or night.
Southend Airport to London
| From Southend Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | 36 miles | 54 min | £83 | £91 | £108 | £107 |
| Stratford | 38 miles | 61 min | £88 | £96 | £113 | £112 |
| Liverpool Street | 39 miles | 69 min | £93 | £101 | £120 | £118 |
| Victoria | 43 miles | 88 min | £105 | £113 | £134 | £131 |
Canary Wharf is the cheapest London drop-off because it is the quickest drive in from the east. Victoria is the furthest across the city and costs the most.
Southend Airport to Essex towns
| From Southend Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 14 miles | 25 min | £52 | £59 | £68 | £71 |
| Chelmsford | 20 miles | 32 min | £60 | £67 | £78 | £80 |
| Brentwood | 20 miles | 37 min | £63 | £70 | £82 | £83 |
| Romford | 24 miles | 43 min | £69 | £76 | £90 | £90 |
| Colchester | 39 miles | 73 min | £95 | £103 | £122 | £120 |
Southend Airport to other airports
| From Southend Airport to | Distance | Drive time* | Saloon | Estate | MPV / 8-seater | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London City Airport | 35 miles | 54 min | £83 | £90 | £106 | £106 |
| Stansted Airport | 38 miles | 59 min | £87 | £95 | £112 | £111 |
| Gatwick Airport | 60 miles | 72 min | £109 | £119 | £141 | £137 |
| Heathrow (Terminal 5) | 77 miles | 91 min | £131 | £142 | £169 | £163 |
*Typical drive time without heavy traffic. Fares checked in October 2026. For any other address, the booking form at the top of the page prices it exactly.
What you get
- A driver inside arrivals. Your driver meets you in the terminal. Add meet and greet for £10 for a name board.
- Flight tracking and an hour of free waiting. A delay moves your pickup with it, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free. See flight delays and waiting time.
- No night or weekend premium.
- 5% off returns when both legs are booked together.
- Child seats at £10 each.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to London?
£93 to Liverpool Street, £83 to Canary Wharf and £105 to Victoria in a saloon.
How much is a taxi from Southend Airport to Chelmsford?
£60 in a saloon, £67 in an estate and £78 in an MPV or 8-seater.
Do your fares go up at night?
No. Fares are fixed and the same at any time.
See our Southend Airport taxi page for more about the service.