Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
Travelling between Southend-on-Sea and Gatwick? A private transfer takes you door to door in about 1 hour 15 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. This page sets out the distance, the route, the fares for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 60 miles (96 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 15 minutes; leave extra time in the morning and evening peaks, on Fridays and before bank holidays. The A127 to the M25, across the Dartford crossing and around to the M23.
About Southend-on-Sea
We collect from Southend, Leigh-on-Sea and Rochford. The Dartford crossing is the main pinch point; early pickups avoid most delays.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £128
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £174
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £209
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £326
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £361
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Pickup from your door
From Southend-on-Sea the drive of about 1 h 15 min means a pickup around 3 hours before a short-haul flight is a safe choice: about 1 hour 45 minutes is left at the airport once you arrive. For long-haul, add another hour. You are collected from your home, hotel or office, help with bags is included, and child seats cost nothing extra. Gatwick has two terminals, North and South, linked by a free shuttle train that takes about two minutes. Check which one your airline uses when you book, so you are dropped at the right door.
Arriving back
For the return to Southend-on-Sea, the pickup is timed to your actual landing at Gatwick, not the schedule. Your driver waits at the arrivals meeting point of the North or South Terminal holding a name sign, with 60 minutes free after touchdown and parking included in the fare. Choose "Return" on the booking form to book both trips together and save on the second one.
More information
See our Gatwick transfers page and the Gatwick pickup guide. Related route: Gatwick to Luton Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick?
About 60 miles (96 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick?
From about £128 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £197 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
How early should I be collected?
For a short-haul flight, 3 hours before departure (the drive of about 1 h 15 min plus time for check-in and security). Long-haul: one hour earlier.
Are child seats available?
Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us the children's ages when you book.
