Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£123
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London City Airport to Southend Airport TaxiFixed price from £123
London City to Southend Airport is a straightforward run of about 38 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
LCY
London City Airport
Southend Airport
Essex
from£123
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£123
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£143
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£164
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£184
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£225
How your pickup works
What your London City Airport to Southend Airport transfer includes
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 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 Airport, 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
London City Airport to Southend Airport: what to expect
The 38-mile drive from London City Airport to Southend Airport usually takes 60–80 minutes, depending on traffic. Split between four passengers, the £123 saloon fare comes to roughly £31 a head. Larger groups can take the eight-seater: £225 in total, close to £33 each for seven.
London City Airport is the second closest of London's five airports to Southend Airport; the closest is Stansted Airport, about 38 miles away. For comparison, the saloon fare from the other airports is Stansted £123, Luton £168 and Gatwick £171.
The same fixed fare structure covers neighbouring places such as Southend-on-Sea, Rochford, Leigh-on-Sea and Sutton. The nearest railway station to the centre is Southend Airport, less than half a mile away, with Rochford also close by.
London City Airport has a single terminal, so the driver meets you in the one arrivals hall after you clear customs.
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£143
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£164
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£184
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£225
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.
What passengers say
Rated excellent on Google
“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.”
Book your London City Airport 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.
- Excellent on Google · 45 reviews
- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
London City Airport to Southend Airport: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £123 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £184 and an eight-seater is £225. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from London City to Southend Airport?
Allow 60–80 minutes for the 38-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 the Blackwall Tunnel approaches.
How far is Southend Airport from London City Airport?
Southend Airport is about 38 miles from London City 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 London City?
In the arrivals hall, 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 London City?
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 London City Airport to Southend Airport per person?
A saloon is £123 one way for up to four passengers, about £31 each when four share. The eight-seater is £225, about £33 each for a group of seven. Prices are fixed when you book.
Which London airport is closest to Southend Airport?
Stansted Airport is the closest of London's five airports to Southend Airport, about 38 miles by road. London City Airport is about 38 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Southend Airport?
Stansted Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £123. From London City Airport the saloon is £123. All five London airports are covered at fixed prices.
Other transfers in this direction
Nearest routes to Southend Airport, with typical journey time and the saloon fare.
LCYLondon City → Tilbury Cruise Terminalfrom£84LCYLondon City → Stansted Airportfrom£77LCYLondon City → Biggin Hill Airportfrom£76LCYLondon City → Harwich International Portfrom£191LCYLondon City → Ramsgate Portfrom£182LCYLondon City → Felixstowe Portfrom£205LCYLondon City → Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Folkestonefrom£166LCYLondon City → Gatwick Airportfrom£107
Southend Airport from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.