Banana Cars
Pre-booked Southend Airport taxis to and from London, Southend-on-Sea and across Essex. Flight monitoring, meet & greet, comfortable vehicles and 24/7 drivers.
About the airport
Banana Cars runs pre-booked, fixed-price taxis between London Southend Airport and any address in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, East London and central London, 24 hours a day.
London Southend Airport is in Essex, just north of Southend-on-Sea and about 40 miles east of central London. It has one passenger terminal, with its own railway station next door.
Book with your flight number and we time your pickup around your actual arrival. Your driver takes you straight to your door.
How it works
Four steps from quote to pickup.
Add your pickup, destination, date and time, and choose London Southend Airport from the suggestions.
Compare fixed fares for each vehicle, with passenger and luggage capacity shown.
Check your details and confirm. Pickup instructions come with your booking.
Meet your driver at the terminal or your pickup address and travel door to door.
Transfer services
Arriving, departing or connecting, choose the Southend transfer that fits your journey.
Door-to-door transfers from the terminal to homes, hotels and offices across London.
Pickups timed around your departure, so you reach the terminal with time for check-in.
Transfers to Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford, Basildon, Brentwood and towns across Essex.
Connections between Southend and Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City.
Executive cars for meetings, events and business travel.
MPVs and 16-seaters for families, holiday groups and larger parties.
Meeting points
At London Southend Airport, your TfL-licensed driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Your Southend Airport meeting point
Follow these steps
Pickup instructions come with your booking. London Southend Airport has one passenger terminal, and the postcode for sat nav is SS2 6YF.
Drop-off charge
What the Express pick-up and drop-off charge costs and how to pay it.
Terminal pick-up and drop-off zone
After you leave the zone
Airport charges can change, so check the latest prices on the London Southend Airport website before you travel.
Why Banana Cars
A fixed price, a driver who tracks your flight, and a car sized for your group.
You see the full fare before you confirm, with no unexpected charges added during booking.
We track your flight and adjust your pickup if you land early or late.
Your driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Experienced drivers who know the A127 and Essex routes to Southend Airport.
Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals are covered.
Saloons, estates, executive cars, MPVs and 16-seaters.
Our fleet
Choose a vehicle that suits your passengers and luggage, from saloons to group options.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Volkswagen Passat or similar*
A comfortable, economical choice for everyday airport transfers.
Standard
Recommended
Example: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or similar*
Saloon comfort with extra boot space for holiday luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar*
A premium car for business travel and special occasions.
People carrier
Recommended
Example: Ford Galaxy or similar*
Five seats with extra room for luggage.
Executive
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar*
Premium, spacious travel for groups and corporate clients.
Group
Recommended
Example: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar*
For groups of up to 16 travelling together.
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Popular destinations
Door-to-door transfers between Southend Airport and areas across Essex and London. These are some of the most-booked routes.
Airport connections
Pre-booked airport-to-airport transfers from Southend.
Frequently asked questions
Meeting point, drop-off charge, journey times and prices.
Choose London Southend Airport and your address, add the date, time and flight number, then choose a vehicle. You see the fixed fare for each vehicle before you confirm in the booking form.
£8 per visit to the Express pick-up and drop-off zone, for a maximum stay of 10 minutes. Pay online by midnight the day after your visit.
Your booking confirmation shows exactly what your fixed fare includes, so there are no surprises on the day.
London Southend Airport is in Essex, just north of Southend-on-Sea and about 40 miles east of central London. The postcode for sat nav is SS2 6YF.
Your TfL-licensed driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall. If you can't find your driver, wait at the Information Desk and call us on +44 20 3006 6550.
Usually around 75 to 105 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact address.
Add your flight number when you book. We monitor your flight and adjust your pickup time if your arrival changes.
Yes. You get a fixed price for your journey when you book, so you know the cost before you travel.
Yes. Add Meet & Greet when you book and your driver meets you at the Information Desk in the Arrivals Hall.
Yes. MPVs, the Executive MPV-7 and 16-seaters suit families and groups. Each vehicle shows its passenger and luggage capacity, or contact us if you are unsure which to choose.
Still have a question?
Our team can help with bookings, groups and special requests.
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