QUEENBOROUGH → SEN
Queenborough to London Southend taxi.
Door to terminal from Queenborough: about 60 miles, typically 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30. Fixed price agreed in advance, with pickups 24 hours a day.
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From Queenborough, London Southend is about 60 miles by road, usually 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 door to terminal. It's the third-closest of the 12 airports we serve from Queenborough. That's around 5 minutes quicker than from Sheerness, because Queenborough is closer to the Sheppey Crossing.
The usual route is the A249, M2, A2, Dartford Crossing (A282), A13 and A127. Because it crosses the Thames at Dartford, timing matters: queues build quickly at busy times, so we always build in a margin.
Southend's single terminal is right next to Southend Airport station, and it's one of the quickest airports in the country to get through. The road trip is longer than the map suggests because there's no estuary crossing, so you go round via Dartford.
PICKUP & DROP-OFF
From your door to Southend
At London Southend
We drop you at the terminal entrance; the airport is small, so it's a short walk to check-in.
- Queenborough High StreetThe historic streets of the old town
- Queenborough HarbourHandy for visitors and boat owners at the harbour
- Queenborough stationMeet us here if you're coming in on the Sheerness line
- Newer estates around the townThe housing areas on the edge of Queenborough
GOOD TO KNOW
Tips for Southend
- There's no crossing over the estuary, so Southend is reached via Dartford, which is further than it looks.
- The terminal is compact and quick to get through.
- Allow extra time for the Dartford Crossing at busy times.
OTHER AIRPORTS FROM QUEENBOROUGH
Compare your options.
| Airport | Distance | Typical time | Dartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 47 mi | 55 – 1 hr 15 | No |
| London Gatwick | 55 mi | 1 hr 5 – 1 hr 25 | No |
| London Southend | 60 mi | 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 | Yes |
| London Stansted | 74 mi | 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 45 | Yes |
| London Heathrow | 80 mi | 1 hr 30 – 1 hr 55 | No |
| London Luton | 87 mi | 1 hr 35 – 2 hr 5 | Yes |
| Southampton Airport | 124 mi | 2 hr 15 – 2 hr 50 | No |
| Norwich Airport | 152 mi | 3 hr – 3 hr 45 | Yes |
| Birmingham Airport | 167 mi | 3 hr 10 – 3 hr 55 | Yes |
| East Midlands Airport | 171 mi | 3 hr 10 – 3 hr 55 | Yes |
| Bristol Airport | 178 mi | 3 hr 30 – 4 hr 25 | No |
| Manchester Airport | 243 mi | 4 hr 50 – 6 hr | Yes |
Southend from nearby
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- Halfway to London Southend taxiAbout 60 miles, typically 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30, via the Dartford Crossing. Fixed price, 24/7.
- Sheerness to London Southend taxiAbout 62 miles, typically 1 hr 15 – 1 hr 35, via the Dartford Crossing. Fixed price, 24/7.
- Minster-on-Sea to London Southend taxiAbout 61 miles, typically 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30, via the Dartford Crossing. Fixed price, 24/7.
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FAQ
Queenborough to Southend questions.
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How long is a taxi from Queenborough to London Southend?
Usually 1 hr 10 – 1 hr 30 for the 60-mile drive via the A249, M2, A2, Dartford Crossing (A282), A13 and A127, depending on traffic.
How far is London Southend from Queenborough?
About 60 miles by road. It's the third-closest of the 12 airports we serve from Queenborough.
Does the route from Queenborough to Southend use the Dartford Crossing?
Yes. The route crosses the Thames at Dartford, which is where most delays happen. With us, any crossing charge is part of the agreed fare.
What time should I leave Queenborough for a flight from Southend?
As a starting point, leave about 3 hr 45 before a short-haul departure, or 4 hr 45 before long-haul. We'll confirm the exact pickup time when you book.
Is Southend Airport close to Sheppey?
It's close as the crow flies, but there's no bridge across the estuary, so by road it goes round via the Dartford Crossing.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. The fare is agreed when you book, so traffic and delays on the day don't change what you pay.
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