Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£174
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Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea TaxiFixed price from £174
Gatwick to Southend-on-Sea is a straightforward run of about 64 miles. Most passengers book it rather than change trains with luggage, particularly on late arrivals when the rail connection thins out.
- Excellent on Google45 reviews
- TfL licensedLicence no. 11857
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- 45 min free waitingAfter you land
LGW
Gatwick Airport
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
from£174
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£174
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£203
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£231
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£260
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£317
How your pickup works
What your Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea transfer includes
We cover addresses across Essex. The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with the bags and takes the quickest route by road. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves with it — we track the flight number you give us at booking.
- You landWe track your flight, so an early or late landing is covered
- Your driver is waitingIn arrivals with a name board, after you clear customs
- Help with the bagsStraight to a clean, air-conditioned car
- Door to doorTo your address in Southend-on-Sea, at the fixed price
- Meet and greetInside the arrivals hall
- 45 min free waitingFrom the moment you land
- Flight trackedDelays cost you nothing
- All charges includedParking, tolls and ULEZ
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Route and arrival guide
Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea: what to expect
The 64-mile drive from Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea usually takes 85–110 minutes, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £174 saloon fare comes to roughly £44 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £317 in total, close to £46 each for seven.
Gatwick Airport is the third closest of London's five airports to Southend-on-Sea; the closest is London City Airport, about 36 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is London City £118, Stansted £126 and Luton £171.
Southend-on-Sea has a population of around 160,000. The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Sutton, Prittlewell and Shopland. The nearest railway station to the centre is Southend Central, less than half a mile away, with Southend Victoria also close by. Well-known places in and around Southend-on-Sea include Adventure Island, Royal Saxon tomb in Prittlewell, Beecroft Art Gallery and Kursaal.
Flying into Gatwick Airport? Tell us your terminal when you book and the driver meets you in that arrivals hall — see the North Terminal or South Terminal guides.
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.
Estate
VW Passat Estate or similar
- 4 passengers
- 3 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£203
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£231
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£260
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£317
Guide prices for the Southend-on-Sea area. The exact postcode, the time of travel and any extra stops can change the final figure, so confirm it when you book.
What passengers say
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“Excellent service! The driver was punctual, polite, and the ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.”
“Great service, on time, and very professional. Clean car and smooth ride. Highly recommend!”
“Really happy with the service! The driver was on time and very polite. The ride was smooth, and the car was neat and comfortable. It made my airport journey completely stress free.”
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Confirmed price, a named driver and a car waiting when you land. Tell us the flight number and we track it from there.
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- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £174 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £260 and an eight-seater is £317. 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-on-Sea?
Allow 85–110 minutes for the 64-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-on-Sea from Gatwick Airport?
Southend-on-Sea is about 64 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-on-Sea 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.
How much is a taxi from Gatwick Airport to Southend-on-Sea per person?
A saloon is £174 one way for up to four passengers, about £44 each when four share. The eight-seater is £317, about £46 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Southend-on-Sea?
London City Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Southend-on-Sea, about 36 miles by road. Gatwick Airport is about 64 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Southend-on-Sea?
London City Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £118. From Gatwick Airport the saloon is £174. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
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