Fixed-fare taxis and minibuses from Upminster to London Southend Airport — an east-London run via the A127, a vetted local driver, free meet & greet in arrivals, and a price locked in before you go.
Distance
~24 mi
Drive time
40–55 min
Route
A127
From*
£85
The Upminster → Southend run
We cover Upminster, Cranham, Corbets Tey, the Hornchurch edge and the windmill. Your driver tracks the time and gets you to the terminal with margin for check-in, at a price that won't move with traffic.
- Help with your luggage door to door
- One clear price — nothing to pay at a barrier or to a meter
- Flight tracked, with 60 minutes' free wait if you're held up
Coming back? See Southend to Upminster for the arrival leg.
Upminster to Southend fixed fares (indicative)
| Vehicle | Best for | From* |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 1–4 passengers | £85 |
| MPV | 1–6 passengers | £104 |
| 8 Seater | 1–7 passengers | £129 |
| 9 Seater | 1–8 passengers | £134 |
*Indicative, from RushXO's real rate card — confirmed at booking.
Upminster to Southend FAQs
How long is Upminster to Southend?
About 40–55 minutes for the ~24-mile drive via the A127.
Do you wait if my flight is delayed?
Yes — we track the flight, and the first 60 minutes of waiting are free.
Which areas around Upminster do you cover?
All of Upminster, Cranham, Corbets Tey, the Hornchurch edge and the windmill.
Book your Upminster to Southend transfer
The price you’re quoted is the price you pay — no surge, no meter. Book online, message us on WhatsApp, or call.