Saloon
Toyota Prius or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£168
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Luton Airport to Southend Airport TaxiFixed price from £168
Luton to Southend Airport is a straightforward run of about 66 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
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Luton Airport
Southend Airport
Essex
from£168
Saloon, one way — all vehicle prices below
Saloon4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£168
Estate4 passengers · 3 large · 2 small cases£197
Executive4 passengers · 2 large · 2 small cases£225
MPV5 passengers · 4 large · 2 small cases£254
8 Seater7 passengers · 6 large · 6 small cases£311
How your pickup works
What your Luton 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
Luton Airport to Southend Airport: what to expect
Luton Airport to Southend Airport is about 66 miles by road, typically 80–105 minutes door to door. A saloon costs £168 one way, about £42 each when four of you share it. Seven travelling together pay £311 for the eight-seater — around £45 per person.
Luton Airport is the fourth 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, London City £123 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.
Luton 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£197
Executive
Mercedes S-Class or similar
- 4 passengers
- 2 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£225
MPV
Mercedes V-Class or similar
- 5 passengers
- 4 large cases
- 2 small cases
One way£254
8 Seater
Mercedes Vito or similar
- 7 passengers
- 6 large cases
- 6 small cases
One way£311
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.”
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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.
- Excellent on Google · 45 reviews
- No hidden charges
- 45 minutes free waiting
Luton Airport to Southend Airport: common questions
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A pre-booked saloon is £168 one way for up to four passengers. An MPV for five is £254 and an eight-seater is £311. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking and airport charges.
How long does it take to get from Luton to Southend Airport?
Allow 80–105 minutes for the 66-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 M1.
How far is Southend Airport from Luton Airport?
Southend Airport is about 66 miles from Luton 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 Luton?
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 Luton?
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 Luton Airport to Southend Airport per person?
A saloon is £168 one way for up to four passengers, about £42 each when four share. The eight-seater is £311, about £45 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. Luton Airport is about 66 miles away.
Which airport is cheapest for a taxi to Southend Airport?
Stansted Airport is the cheapest, with a saloon from £123. From Luton Airport the saloon is £168. 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.
LTNLuton → Tilbury Cruise Terminalfrom£160LTNLuton → London City Airportfrom£98LTNLuton → Stansted Airportfrom£86LTNLuton → Biggin Hill Airportfrom£178LTNLuton → Harwich International Portfrom£227LTNLuton → Ramsgate Portfrom£251LTNLuton → Felixstowe Portfrom£241LTNLuton → Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Folkestonefrom£240
Southend Airport from other London airports
The same destination priced from each airport we cover, saloon fare one way.