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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Airport · Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Londres Southend SEN
4 km from central Southend-on-Sea. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
London Southend Airport is in Rochford, near Southend-on-Sea in Essex, about 60 km east of central London. It is a small, quiet airport with low-cost flights to a handful of European destinations.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal, with departures and arrivals in the same building, so formalities are quick.
Services
There are cafés, shops, wifi and car rental desks. The railway station is directly opposite the terminal, with direct trains to Liverpool Street.
Getting to the city
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.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small terminal. The airport railway station is right opposite, a few steps away.
Southend-on-Sea
Things to do in Southend-on-Sea
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.
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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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.
How many terminals does Londres Southend airport have?
Londres Southend has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Southend-on-Sea?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal entrance with the airport sign: Trevor Harris, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal seen from the access area: Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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