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Typical cost and journey time from Southend into central London.
Greater Anglia train
CheapestFastestCost
About £18–20
Time
About 53 min to Liverpool Street
- Hours
- About 5am–midnight, every 20–30 min
- Where to find it
- Southend Airport station, a short walk from the terminal.
Taxi
Cost
About £90–120
Time
60–90 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside the terminal.
Uber
Cost
About £70–100
Time
60–90 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Pick-up area outside the terminal.
Our pick
The train is fast and the station is right outside — one of the easiest small airports in the UK.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Southend.
What's the cheapest way from Southend to central London?
Greater Anglia train: About £18–20, taking about 53 min to Liverpool Street.
How much is a taxi from SEN to central London?
About £90–120. The ride takes 60–90 min.
What hours does the Greater Anglia train run?
About 5am–midnight, every 20–30 min.
Where do Uber pick up at Southend?
Pick-up area outside the terminal. Expect to pay about £70–100.
Where do I catch the Greater Anglia train?
Southend Airport station, a short walk from the terminal.
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