To get from Heathrow to Southend Airport, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing service, or use public transport and then a taxi or ride-hailing service for the final leg. The journey is approximately 60 miles and can take around 1-2 hours depending on traffic. You can also consider booking a private car service in advance for a fixed price.
Step 1: From Heathrow to Central London
You can take the Piccadilly line Tube from Heathrow to central London, which costs around £5.60 with contactless payment and takes roughly 50 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Heathrow Express to Paddington in 15 minutes, or 21 minutes from T5, which costs £26 for a walk-up single, or from £10 if booked 30 or more days ahead.
Step 2: From Central London to Southend Airport
From central London, you can take a train or bus to Southend, and then take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the airport. You can also book a private car service in advance for a fixed price.
Using Taxis or Ride-hailing Services
You can take a taxi or ride-hailing service from Heathrow to Southend Airport, which can cost around £100-£150 depending on traffic and the time of day. You can book a taxi or ride-hailing service in advance through a company such as 247 UK Airport Taxi.
- Taxis are available at the official ranks outside each terminal's arrivals hall at Heathrow.
- Ride-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and FreeNow operate from the designated car-park pickup points at Heathrow.
Using Public Transport
You can take public transport from Heathrow to central London, and then from central London to Southend. From Southend, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the airport.
- The Piccadilly line Tube runs from Heathrow to central London.
- From central London, you can take a train or bus to Southend.
For more information on taxis, public transport, and drop-off options at Heathrow, please visit the relevant pages on our website.