Fixed Price £55
No surge, no hidden extras
Taxi from Colchester to Southend Airport — just £55 for a direct, door-to-door Colchester airport taxi via the A12 and A130. Fully licensed and experienced drivers with a Private Hire Operator Licence, real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet service at the terminal. Available 24/7 serving Colchester Town Centre, Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Mersea, Marks Tey & the wider CO1–CO7 area.
Looking for a reliable Colchester to Southend Airport taxi? Gatwick Taxi Transfer provides professional Colchester airport transfer service from just £55. Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town, a thriving garrison city and university hub in North Essex, situated approximately 35 miles north of London Southend Airport — connected via the A12 dual carriageway and A130. With its bustling city centre, Colchester Castle, the University of Essex, Colchester Institute, Firstsite gallery, and established residential areas across Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Mersea, Marks Tey, and Copford, the borough generates strong year-round demand for reliable Southend Airport taxi transfers from business travellers, families, students, military personnel, and holidaymakers alike.
Whether you're heading from Colchester to London Southend Airport for an early-morning Ryanair or easyJet departure, returning with a taxi from Southend Airport to Colchester after a European city break, or need to pre-book taxi Colchester to Southend as a smarter alternative to expensive airport parking — our 24/7 Colchester airport transfer service delivers every time. The Colchester to Southend taxi travel time is approximately 40–55 minutes via the A12 and A130 route, and our licensed and experienced drivers with full Private Hire Operator Licence credentials know every shortcut, every junction, and the terminal forecourt inside out. At £55 fixed, there's no meter running, no surge pricing — just a clean, comfortable, door-to-door Colchester airport taxi from your exact address to the Southend Airport terminal. For many passengers, a fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport is a faster, cheaper, and more convenient option than struggling with indirect train connections or paying steep daily airport parking fees.
Trusted by commuters, families, business travellers, students, and military personnel across Colchester and North Essex for fast, comfortable Southend Airport transfers.
No surge, no hidden extras
Early mornings & late nights
Name board at arrivals
CRB-checked & PHV licensed
The Colchester to Southend Airport journey covers approximately 35 miles via the A12 dual carriageway south to Chelmsford, then the A130 down through Rettendon to the A127 Southend Arterial Road. The Colchester to Southend taxi travel time is typically 40 to 55 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Off-peak journeys usually take around 40 minutes, while peak travel times through the A12/A130 corridor may extend the drive to approximately 55 minutes. Our drivers use real-time traffic monitoring and know the local roads through Kelvedon, Witham, and Hatfield Peverel as contingency routes when the A12 is congested — that local knowledge sets our Colchester airport transfer service apart from generic ride-hailing apps.
Off-peak: ~40 min | Peak: ~55 min
A12 → A130 → A127 → Airport
Colchester & CO1–CO7 postcodes
Southend Airport Main Terminal
Britain's Oldest Town & A12 Gateway to Southend Airport
Distance
~35 Miles
Drive Time
40–55 min
Route
A12 → A130 → A127 → Airport
Wondering about the Southend Airport taxi fare from Colchester? Our transparent pricing for all vehicles starts at just £55 — including door-to-door Colchester airport taxi, meet & greet service, real-time flight monitoring, full luggage assistance, and 30 minutes free waiting at Southend Airport. Unlike metered taxis and surge-priced ride-hailing apps, our fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport is locked at booking — no surprises.
Toyota Prius, VW Passat
VW Passat Estate, Skoda Superb
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series
VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy
Mercedes Vito, VW Transporter
infoOne-way fixed fare from £55 — return taxi Southend Airport to Colchester at the same rate. Southend Airport taxi fare from Colchester includes meet & greet, flight monitoring, and luggage assistance — no hidden charges.
Night & early-morning: same fixed fare — no overnight surcharges.
Our door-to-door Colchester airport taxi covers every address across the city and the wider CO1–CO7 postcode areas.
We collect from any address, hotel, B&B, Colchester railway station, or business park in the city centre — including the High Street, Head Street, St Botolph's, the Dutch Quarter, and Colchester Castle area. Perfect for tourists, business visitors, and residents alike.
Also serving Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Birch, Great Horkesley, Boxted, Fordham, and all CO1–CO7/CO5/CO6 postcode areas. Our licensed and experienced drivers know every street, every A12 slip road, and every shortcut — ensuring the fastest departure from your Colchester address to Southend Airport's terminal forecourt.
Drop-off and pickup at London Southend Airport's main terminal. Our Colchester airport transfer service can have you at the departure hall within 40–55 minutes — ideal for catching Ryanair, easyJet, and seasonal charter flights. The airport's compact, modern layout means short check-in queues and a stress-free experience.
Ryanair, easyJet & seasonal charter flights. Compact, fast-moving terminal with short check-in queues and excellent on-time performance
Direct kerb-side drop-off just steps from the check-in hall — no long walks or shuttle buses needed
Your driver meets you inside arrivals with a personalised name board — help with luggage & direct transfer to home, hotel, or office
Connected directly to the terminal — we also collect from the station entrance for rail passengers
Executive, saloon, estate & MPV options — from standard saloon cars for solo travellers, to estate vehicles with extra luggage space, executive taxi Colchester to Southend for corporate arrivals, and minibus & group transfers. Every vehicle is clean, modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned.

Toyota Prius or Similar

VW Passat Estate or Similar

Mercedes E Class or Similar

Ford Galaxy or Similar

Ford Tourneo or Similar

Mercedes V Class or Similar

Ford Tourneo or Similar

Mercedes Sprinter or Similar
Need something bigger? We offer 8-seater minibus hire, minibus & group transfers, and executive chauffeur service.
Free child seats • Executive taxi Colchester to Southend • Disabled-friendly vehicles available
Travelling with young children from Colchester? We provide free fitted child seats (infant carrier, toddler, and booster) on every booking. Our MPVs and estate cars offer generous space for pushchairs, car seats, and holiday luggage. Family transfers are a core part of our Colchester airport transfer service — patient drivers, safe vehicles, and a comfortable ride from your Colchester doorstep to Southend Airport's terminal entrance. Child seats available on request at no extra charge — simply select when booking your door-to-door Colchester airport taxi.
Colchester's thriving business community demands professional airport travel. Our executive taxi Colchester to Southend options include Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series vehicles with Wi-Fi, USB charging, leather interiors, and professional receipts. Whether you're travelling from the town centre, a corporate park, or Colchester Garrison — a £55 fixed-fare executive chauffeur transfer is the smart choice for business airport travel across North Essex.
Travelling with a group from Colchester? Our minibus and group transfer options include 6-seater MPVs (£68), 7-seater MPVs (£78), 8-seater minibus hire (£85), and 16-seater sprinters (£120). Ideal for family holidays, stag and hen parties, university groups heading home from the University of Essex, military personnel from Colchester Garrison, and corporate away-days. All vehicles include full luggage space and air conditioning.
Every Southend Airport arrival includes our complimentary meet & greet service — your driver waits inside the terminal arrivals area with a personalised name board. Combined with real-time flight monitoring, your pickup adjusts automatically if your flight is delayed. No phone calls needed, no extra charges applied. It's the seamless, stress-free arrival experience that makes our Colchester to Southend Airport taxi the preferred choice for returning travellers across North Essex.
There is no direct train or bus from Colchester to Southend Airport. Rail requires at least one change — often two — adding substantial time and hassle with luggage. A taxi from Colchester to Southend Airport via the A12 and A130 takes just 40–55 minutes direct, making it by far the fastest and most convenient option for airport departures and arrivals.
The train from Colchester requires a change at Wickford or travelling via London Liverpool Street and back out to Southend Airport station. Total journey: 75–100+ minutes with at least one change, platform waits, and no guarantee of connections. Dragging suitcases between platforms at Wickford or across London is stressful for families, elderly passengers, and anyone with heavy luggage. Services are also reduced on weekends and overnight.
There is no direct bus service from Colchester to Southend Airport. Local bus routes would require multiple changes through Chelmsford or Basildon, with total journey times of 2–3 hours. Severely limited luggage space, infrequent schedules, and no early-morning or late-night services make bus travel completely impractical for airport departures from Colchester — especially for families, groups, or time-sensitive flights.
Direct door-to-door in ~40–55 mins via the A12 & A130. No changes, generous luggage space, 24/7 availability, fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport from £55. The fastest, most comfortable, and most reliable way to travel — and far cheaper than multi-day airport parking. For 2+ passengers sharing, the fare per person often beats train tickets.
| Feature | 🚌 Bus | 🚂 Train | 🚕 Private Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Time | 2–3+ hours | 75–100+ mins | 40–55 mins |
| Changes Required | Multiple | 1–2 changes | None — Direct |
| Luggage Capacity | Very Limited | Limited | Full Boot Space |
| Door-to-Door | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Price | £8–£15pp | £15–£30pp | Fixed £55 (whole car) |
| 24/7 Availability | Very Limited | Limited | ✅ Always |
For 2+ passengers sharing a car, the £55 Colchester to Southend Airport taxi is often cheaper per person than train tickets — while being nearly twice as fast and infinitely more comfortable. The Colchester to Southend taxi travel time of 40–55 minutes beats any public transport option by a wide margin.
Want to pre-book taxi Colchester to Southend? It takes under 60 seconds. No account needed, no app — just four simple steps to secure your fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport from £55.
Any address — Colchester Town Centre, Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Mersea, Marks Tey, Copford, University of Essex campus, Colchester Garrison, railway station, hotel, or any CO1–CO7 postcode.
Saloon cars, estate cars, executive vehicles, MPVs, or minibuses — all clean, modern, and air-conditioned. Choose from our full range of executive, saloon, estate & MPV options for your Colchester airport transfer service.
Enter your flight number for real-time flight monitoring. Request child seats, extra luggage room, wheelchair assistance, or meet & greet — all included at no extra charge on your door-to-door Colchester airport taxi.
Secure card payments, PayPal, or cash on arrival. Instant email & SMS confirmation with driver name and vehicle details. Contact us anytime for changes.
We operate under a Private Hire Operator Licence with licensed and experienced drivers. Pre-book taxi Colchester to Southend online, call +44 203 617 7825, or WhatsApp us any time — day or night.
Instant fixed quote — Southend Airport taxi fare from Colchester from £55.
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The Southend Airport taxi fare from Colchester starts at £55 for a standard saloon car. Estate £65, MPV £68, Executive £75, 8-seater £85. All fares include meet & greet service, luggage assistance, real-time flight monitoring, and 30 minutes free waiting — no hidden charges or surge pricing. A genuinely affordable fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport.
The Colchester to Southend taxi travel time is around 40 to 55 minutes depending on traffic, covering approximately 35 miles via the A12 and A130. Off-peak ~40 min, peak ~55 min. Our drivers use real-time traffic monitoring and know alternative routes through Kelvedon, Witham, and Hatfield Peverel to avoid A12 congestion.
Yes — we cover every address across Colchester and the wider CO1–CO7 postcode areas including Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, Tiptree, West Mersea, Marks Tey, Copford, Mile End, Highwoods, Dedham, Langham, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Birch, Great Horkesley, Boxted, and all surrounding villages. Our Colchester airport transfer service provides full North Essex coverage.
We offer saloon cars (1–3 passengers, from £55), estate cars (extra luggage, £65), executive taxi Colchester to Southend (Mercedes/BMW, £75), MPVs for families (4–6 passengers, £68), 7-seater MPVs (£78), executive V-Class (£95), 8-seater minibuses (£85), and 16-seater sprinters (£120). All vehicles are clean, modern, air-conditioned, and driven by licensed and experienced drivers.
Yes — our return taxi from Southend Airport to Colchester includes meet & greet inside the terminal with a personalised name board, help with luggage, and direct transfer to your home, hotel, or office. Same £55 fixed fare. Real-time flight monitoring adjusts your pickup automatically for delays at no extra cost — ideal for late-night arrivals from Europe.
Yes — our complimentary meet & greet service is included on every airport pickup. Your driver waits inside the Southend Airport arrivals area with a personalised name board, assists with your luggage, and walks you to your vehicle. Combined with flight tracking, it's a seamless, stress-free arrival experience — a standard part of our Colchester airport transfer service.
Yes — free fitted child seats (infant carrier, toddler, and booster) are available on request at no extra charge. Full luggage assistance is included on every booking. Our drivers help load and unload your bags at both pickup and drop-off. Estate cars and MPVs offer extra luggage capacity for family holidays departing from Colchester.
Pre-book taxi Colchester to Southend in under 60 seconds via our website. Get an instant fixed quote, choose your vehicle, add flight details and extras, then pay securely by card, PayPal, or cash. You'll receive instant email & SMS confirmation with driver details. No account or app needed — our easy online booking system is available 24/7.
Yes — all our drivers are fully licensed and experienced, CRB-checked, and insured. We operate under a Private Hire Operator Licence with full public liability and vehicle insurance. Every driver undergoes rigorous vetting and local area knowledge assessments. Our professional, courteous team represents the gold standard for Colchester to Southend Airport taxi transfers.
No problem at all — we track your flight in real time. If your plane lands early, your driver is already there. If it's delayed, the pickup time shifts automatically at zero extra cost. No phone calls, no rebooking, no surcharges. Real-time flight monitoring is a standard feature on every taxi from Colchester to Southend Airport booking — included free with your Southend Airport taxi fare from Colchester.
Our team is available 24/7 to help you book your Colchester to Southend Airport transfer.
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Fixed price taxi Colchester to Southend Airport — £55. Instant confirmation. Door-to-door Colchester airport taxi from Town Centre, Lexden, Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Mersea, Marks Tey, University of Essex & all CO1–CO7 postcodes to Southend Airport. Licensed and experienced drivers, real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet service, and luggage assistance included. 24/7 availability — book now.