Quick and easy connections to the capital
London Southend Airport is your perfect gateway to London, one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
We pride ourselves on being quick and easy. On average, our arriving passengers move from their plane to a train, car or taxi seat in under 15 minutes. Southend Airport train station is just 100 steps away from our terminal door, with 6 trains into central London every hour.
See a show on the West End, explore historic sites like the Tower of London or the Houses of Parliament, eat your next meal looking out over the city from the London Eye, or use London as your first stop when exploring the rest of the UK.
Why fly to London Southend Airport?
✓ We offer quick, easy access into the capital
✓ You can be on a train, in a car or taxi seat in less than 15 minutes after landing
✓ London Southend Airport train station is just 100 steps away from our terminal door, with six trains into central London every hour
✓ It’s so easy to buy your train tickets to London when you land. Ticket vending machines are available in arrivals, just before you exit the terminal and in the train station
Whatever your plans are, London Southend Airport is the quick and convenient way to start your next adventure.
Unmissable sights
Famous landmarks
- The Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
- The London Eye
- The Tower of London*
- Buckingham Palace
- ABBA Voyage
Museums & galleries
- The National Gallery
- The British Museum
- The Tate Britain
- The Tate Modern
- The Natural History Museum
- The Science Museum
- SEA LIFE
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Exciting events
London is packed to the brim with unforgettable experiences, whatever time of year you touch down at London Southend Airport. Click to explore events for each month.
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Train travel
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