Southend Airport

Bus To London Southend Airport

London Southend Airport is a minor international airport situated on the outskirts of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England, approximately 36 miles from the centre of London.  

Our services 7/8 or take you within a 10-minute walk to the terminal, service 62A/62B drop off at the bus stop right outside the terminal  

Bus Services to London Southend Airport

7/8 Rayleigh to Great Wakering
9 Rayleigh to Shoeburyness
62A - Southend to Southend Airport

What is the best bus service to Southend Airport? 

The best bus to Southend Airport depends on where you’re travelling from. The 7/8 Rayleigh to Great Wakering, The 9 Rayleigh to Shoeburyness and the 62A - Southend to Southend Airport services all connect passengers to Southend Airport. The 7/8 service includes stops in Hockley, Rochford and Great Wakering, while the 9 service follows a more direct route between Rayleigh, Eastwood and Shoeburyness and the 62A/62B service include stops along Hamstel Road, Fossetts Park and Priory Crescent. 

Can I buy bus tickets to Southend Airport online? 
You can buy bus tickets online using the Arriva website or app. Plan journeys, view up-to-date bus timetables and check for live updates to get to the airport on time.

How often do buses run to and from Southend Airport? 
he 7/8 and 9 and 62A/62B bus services to Southend Airport run regularly, with regular journeys from the early morning until late in the evening. When you’re planning your Southend Airport transport, always check timetables and track your bus online to make sure it’s running on time.

Is there a direct bus to Southend Airport? 
Yes, three bus routes go directly to Southend Airport. The 7/8 Rayleigh to Great Wakering stops across the road from the terminal at Warners Bridge, Rochford Road and the 9 Rayleigh to Shoeburyness stops at Holiday Inn Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent providing residents from Rayleigh to Shoeburyness with a direct connection to the airport.

The 62A - Southend to Southend Airport drops off at the terminal bus stop and operates seven days a week between Southend Travel Centre and London Southend Airport via Sutton Road, North and Central Avenue, Hamstel Road, Eastern Avenue, Priory Crescent and Manners Way. The 62B service will operate during weekday peak periods and will include an additional loop serving the Stock Road area. Together, the routes will provide a bus every 30 minutes along key sections of the corridor. 

What bus routes serve Southend Airport? 
Two bus routes serve Southend Airport: 

Where are the bus stops located at Southend Airport? 
There is a bus stop located within the terminal which service 62A/62B serves. For services 7/8 and 9 there are several stops nearby, including Holiday Inn Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent and Warners Bridge, Rochford Road all of which place you a short walk from the entrance to the terminal.

Is taking a bus to Southend Airport cheaper than the train? 
Depending on where you live, taking a bus to Southend Airport may be cheaper than travelling by train. For local visitors making short journeys to the airport, a bus may be cheaper. 

How do I get from the Southend Airport bus station to the terminal?  
Buses to Southend Airport stop at several nearby stops, including Holiday Inn Southend Airport, Ravenswood Chase, Vickers Road and Arvo Road. Once you’ve reached your stop, follow signs for Southend Airport.