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Gatwick to Southend Airport taxi
Gatwick to Southend Airport is a straightforward run of about 60 miles. Most passengers book it rather than change trains with luggage, particularly on late arrivals when the rail connection thins out.
- Saloon4 passengers · 2 cases£169
- Estate4 passengers · 3 cases£196
- Executive4 passengers · 2 cases£224
- MPV5 passengers · 4 cases£251
- 8 Seater7 passengers · 6 cases£306
What the fare covers
We cover every terminal and the official pick-up and drop-off areas. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the usual route north-east on the M23 and M25. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- Meet and greet inside the arrivals hall
- 45 minutes free waiting after you land
- Flight tracking — we adjust to delays at no extra cost
- The airport car park charge — already in the price you see
- All tolls, congestion and ULEZ charges
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Prices by vehicle
Pick the vehicle by luggage, not by headcount — six people with six large cases need the eight-seater, not the six-seat MPV.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaloonToyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £169 |
| EstateVW Passat Estate or similar | 4 | 3 | £196 |
| ExecutiveMercedes S-Class or similar | 4 | 2 | £224 |
| MPVMercedes V-Class or similar | 5 | 4 | £251 |
| 8 SeaterMercedes Vito or similar | 7 | 6 | £306 |
Guide prices for the Southend Airport area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
Book your Gatwick to Southend Airport transfer
Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
Gatwick to Southend Airport: common questions
How much is a taxi from Gatwick to Southend Airport?
A pre-booked saloon is £169 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £251 and an eight-seater is £306. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Southend Airport?
Allow 75–90 minutes for the 60-mile journey. That is a realistic door-to-door estimate rather than a best case; add time if you are travelling into the morning or evening peak around the M25 and M23.
How far is Southend Airport from Gatwick Airport?
Southend Airport is about 60 miles from Gatwick by road.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing, as far as the fare is concerned. We track your flight and move the pickup to the actual landing time. You get 45 minutes of free waiting after that before any waiting charge applies.
Where does the driver meet me at Gatwick?
In the arrivals hall of the North or South Terminal, whichever you land at, holding a name board, after you clear customs. The driver's number is sent to you before landing if you would rather call directly.
Can I book a return from Southend Airport to Gatwick?
Yes. Return journeys are booked the same way and priced the same as the outbound leg. Tell us your check-in time and we will work the pickup back from it.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Southend Airport, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
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Southend Airport from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.