Southend Pier
One of the longest pleasure piers in the world, stretching about 2 km into the Thames estuary. A small train runs along it.
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Southend-on-Sea: airports, things to do and where to stay
Southend-on-Sea is a seaside city in Essex, at the mouth of the Thames, known for its seafront and for having one of the longest piers in the world. It lies about 60 km east of London.
Southend-on-Sea airports
From the airport to central Southend-on-Sea
Londres Southend airport is about 4 km from central Southend-on-Sea.
Greater Anglia a Liverpool Street
Southend Airport station is opposite the terminal. Trains reach London Liverpool Street in a little under an hour.
Autobuses locales
Local bus routes link the airport with Southend and nearby towns. Check timetables, as some run infrequently.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. It is a short ride to central Southend; to London it costs far more than the train.
Southend-on-Sea
Things to do in Southend-on-Sea
Adventure Island
A seafront amusement park beside the pier, with roller coasters and rides for the whole family.
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Cliffs Pavilion
A theatre and concert venue above the Westcliff seafront, with shows, music and plays throughout the year.
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Leigh-on-Sea (Old Town)
A former fishing village on Southend's doorstep, with moored boats, low cottages, waterside pubs and local seafood.
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Which airport serves Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is served by Londres Southend (SEN).
How far is the airport from central Southend-on-Sea?
Londres Southend airport is about 4 km from central Southend-on-Sea.
How do I get from the airport to central Southend-on-Sea?
From Londres Southend airport you can take Greater Anglia a Liverpool Street (train), Autobuses locales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Southend-on-Sea?
Highlights of Southend-on-Sea include Southend Pier, Adventure Island, Cliffs Pavilion, and Leigh-on-Sea (Old Town).
Photo credits
- Southend Pier: Toben, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Adventure Island: Leon Wallis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cliffs Pavilion: Kim Fyson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Leigh-on-Sea (Old Town): Robert Lamb, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons