Southend Airport to City of London (EC2) Taxi
Land at Southend Airport and enjoy a private, fixed-fare transfer directly to Bank, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Broadgate, the Barbican, or anywhere in EC2. Your driver will be waiting in arrivals, with a planned route and fixed price, ensuring a smooth journey into the City of London.
£126
Fixed fare from
70-90 min
Journey time
43 mi
Distance
Tracked
Flight monitor
All Global Airport Taxi drivers are fully licensed, DBS-checked, insured, and experienced in navigating the City of London's roads, ensuring a smooth and professional journey to your destination.
Your driver monitors your flight and meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board at no extra cost. Simply meet your driver, load your luggage, and enjoy a smooth onward journey.
We track your flight in real time and automatically adjust your pickup for early arrivals or delays. Your driver will be ready when you land, with no waiting charges and no need to call ahead.
Your All-Inclusive Fixed Price
£126
Tolls · parking · card fees
all included
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Live Flight Tracking
60 min free wait
Fixed Price
Locked when booking
City of London Specialists
(EC2)
24/7 Service
Every day of the year
From the Runway to the Square Mile
The City sits on the eastern side of central London, closest to the A13 approach, so it's one of the quicker central runs from Southend — typically 1 hour to 1 hour 35 minutes across around 40 miles, depending on the time of day. Here's how the trip unfolds.
Your Journey at a Glance
From Southend Arrivals to City of London
Pickup at London Southend Airport (SEN)
Arrivals hall: Personalised name board · Flight monitored live
Onto the A127 Heading West
We join the A127 out of south Essex, the fastest dual carriageway away from the coast toward London.
The A13 Run into London
From there we follow the A13 corridor, the most direct artery feeding traffic toward the City's eastern flank.
Into the City's Eastern Edge
The A13 brings us past Limehouse and the Tower, dropping us onto the Square Mile's doorstep with minimal detour.
Set Down Across EC2
We thread through to Bank, Liverpool Street or Moorgate and stop right at your office, hotel or address in EC2.
Real-Time Flight Tracking
Your inbound flight is watched from take-off, so the car is ready the moment you land — early or delayed.
Met Inside the Terminal
A named driver waits in arrivals with a board, helps with luggage and walks you to the vehicle.
Every EC2 Address Covered
From a tower lobby on Bishopsgate to a quiet street near the Barbican, we drop at the door — not the nearest junction.
ULEZ & Congestion Charge Pre-Paid
Both London charges sit inside your quoted fare, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay.
Room for Business Luggage
Saloons, estates and MPVs are on hand for suitcases, exhibition kit, or a full team travelling together.
Arriving in the Square Mile
The City of London is the capital's financial heart — Roman walls and medieval lanes threaded between the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and a skyline of glass towers like 22 Bishopsgate and Tower 42. Arriving by private car drops you calmly at the right entrance instead of leaving you to navigate Bank station's tangle of exits with your luggage. Global Airport Taxi covers all of EC2 and its borders, whether you're here for business, a conference, the Barbican's culture, or a weekend exploring the old City.
Districts We Cover
Bank & Threadneedle Street
Bank of England, Royal Exchange, Mansion House, Cornhill · EC2R
Liverpool Street & Broadgate
Liverpool Street Station, Broadgate Circle, Spitalfields edge · EC2M
Moorgate & London Wall
Moorgate Station, Finsbury Circus, London Wall, Guildhall · EC2M / EC2V
The Barbican
Barbican Centre, Barbican Estate, Beech Street, Silk Street · EC2Y
Bishopsgate & Old Broad Street
22 Bishopsgate, Tower 42, Heron Tower, Bishopsgate · EC2N
Old Street & Finsbury Square
Finsbury Square, Worship Street, Silicon Roundabout edge, City Road · EC2A
London Transfer Stats
Fares from
£126
fixed
Avg journey time
70-90
minutes
Congestion charge
✓ Included
ULEZ charge
✓ Included
Free wait on arrival
60 minutes
Postcodes served
WC2
Child seats
Free (request)
Availability
24/7 • 365 days
Vehicle Types
Choose the right vehicle for your Southend Airport journey.
Saloon
Volkswagen Passat / similar
Affordable airport taxi for solo travellers or couples.
Executive
Mercedes E-Class / similar
Luxury airport transfers for business and premium travel.
Estate Car
Vauxhall Zafira / similar
Extra boot space, ideal for families and extra luggage.
Van
Ford Tourneo / similar
Perfect for larger families and group airport transfers.
Executive MPV
Mercedes V-Class
Luxury group travel with premium comfort for up to 7 passengers.
Arranging Your Southend to EC2 Transfer
Booking your Southend to City of London transfer takes a couple of minutes online or by phone. Send your flight number, arrival time and EC2 destination, and you'll get a fixed quote that already includes ULEZ, the Congestion Charge, meet-and-greet and fair waiting time for delays. No meter, no peak-time surge, no surprise at the end — the quoted figure is final.
✓ Congestion Charge & ULEZ Included: Global Airport Taxi includes both the Congestion Charge and ULEZ in every city of london fixed fare. The price you see when you book is the price you pay — no supplements, no add-ons.
City of London: Taxi or Train?
This is a closer call than most City transfers, because the train from Southend Airport terminates right in the heart of EC2 at Liverpool Street in around 53 minutes. The catch is the last stretch: from the platform you still need a Tube hop or a walk to your exact address, with your luggage, through one of the City's busiest stations. A taxi removes all of that — one door-to-door ride, no changes, no carrying — which usually wins out for groups, heavy luggage, early starts and late arrivals, while a single light traveller might prefer the train.
Fastest Route from Southend to the City
The quickest line is the A127 westbound onto the A13 corridor, then straight into the City's eastern edge — a more direct approach than for the West End, since the Square Mile is the nearest part of central London to this route. Drivers adjust live for City road closures, bus gates and weekday peaks, choosing the cleanest run to Bank, Liverpool Street or Moorgate on the day.
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