London Southend Airport is the only airport in Essex itself — minutes from much of the county, with some of the fastest kerb-to-gate times in the UK. A composed transfer from your address to the terminal door.
— No. 01 · Southend Airport Transfer
London Southend Airport sits in Rochford, on the northern edge of Southend-on-Sea — the only airport within Essex itself. For travellers across the south of the county it is closer than any London airport, and easyJet's growing base here serves European destinations from a terminal that takes minutes, not hours, to pass through.
Travel in Style Essex provides private chauffeur transfers from anywhere in Essex to Southend Airport, conducted with the standards every departure deserves: punctuality, composure, and a complete absence of the minor frictions that characterise less considered arrangements.
Southend's single terminal is a genuine advantage — security queues are consistently among the shortest in the country, and the walk from kerb to check-in is measured in metres. The meet-and-greet here is genuinely personal: the arrivals hall is small enough that the encounter is face-to-face, not logistical.
For a short run to SEN, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the natural choice — discreet, comfortable, and right-sized for the journey. The V-Class is available for families and groups departing on holiday with a full complement of luggage; seven passengers travel without compromise.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in a London mews · Travel in Style Essex
Because the journey is short, Southend is also our most affordable airport transfer — and for early-morning easyJet departures, a pre-booked chauffeur at the door beats a dawn scramble for airport parking by a comfortable margin.
SEN sits within Essex itself — for Basildon, Southend, Chelmsford, and most of the south of the county, it is the shortest airport run of all.
The V-Class carries seven passengers and a holiday's worth of luggage; the E-Class suits couples and solo travellers. Each is prepared to one standard.
The first easyJet wave leaves early. We operate 24 hours, so a 4 a.m. collection is conducted with the same composure as a midday one.
From £85. Flight tracking, meet-and-greet, parking, and luggage assistance included. No additions, no ambiguity.
— No. 02 · London Southend Airport
London Southend Airport's single terminal is compact, modern, and consistently rated among the quickest in the UK to pass through. Its own railway station sits a short walk from the door, and the arrivals hall is small enough that meet-and-greet is a genuinely personal encounter.
One modern terminal. Drop-off directly outside the entrance; arrivals collection a few steps from the door. No long walk between kerb and check-in.
Around 25 minutes from Basildon, 30 from Billericay, 35 from Chelmsford — 15 to 45 minutes from most south and mid Essex addresses. Our shortest airport run.
easyJet's Southend base serves leisure destinations — Spain, Portugal, the Balearics, and seasonal ski routes — with new destinations added each season.
— No. 03 · How a Journey Unfolds
Your booking is confirmed in writing within the hour. We note your flight number, terminal, passenger count, and any particular requirements — luggage, accessibility, or a preference for a quieter cabin.
From the moment of confirmation, your flight is placed under continuous monitoring. Delays, gate changes, and early arrivals are absorbed without conversation — the schedule adjusts quietly.
The vehicle is cleaned, fuelled, and prepared personally. Refreshments are arranged. A confirmation message is sent when your chauffeur is en route.
For outbound journeys, the car arrives at your address ahead of schedule. Luggage is loaded. Your route has been planned — alternatives identified. There is nothing left to arrange.
For inbound journeys, your chauffeur is present in the arrivals hall from the moment your flight lands — name board in hand. Waiting time for delayed flights is included at no charge.
— No. 04 · Tariff
A single, all-inclusive fare. No hidden charges for waiting, luggage, or terminal selection.
— What Is Included
Your flight is monitored continuously. Delays adjusted for automatically.
Name board, arrivals hall presence from landing. Waiting time included — never charged by the minute.
Loading, unloading, and careful stowing. The V-Class accommodates a full family's luggage with ease.
— No. 05 · From Those Who Have Travelled With Us
"I booked as a 60th birthday treat for my husband — Thailand for Christmas and his birthday. I wanted him to arrive in style, and that is exactly what happened. Jamie loaded our bags, gave us a tour of all the facilities, and a gorgeous bottle of bubbly was on ice waiting for us. Chatty but not intrusive. Polite and funny. Very professional."
Marrianne Mason · Verified Facebook Review · January 2025
"Reliable, punctual and friendly service. We were going on a 40th birthday trip and all the little extras certainly made it even more memorable. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. First class service."
Kayleigh Smith · Verified Facebook Review · February 2025
— Southend Airport · Your Chauffeur
Travel in Style Essex is not a fleet operation. There is one chauffeur: Jamie Gifford, who founded the service in 2019 and has conducted every journey personally since. When you make an enquiry, you speak to Jamie. When you are collected, it is Jamie at the door.
He holds an advanced RoSPA driving qualification, a clean PCO licence, and a DBS certificate. He drives as he attends to everything else — with composure, without hurry, and with the particular care of someone who takes pride in his work.
"The standard I hold myself to is simple: I ask whether I would be comfortable if the people I most respect could see exactly what I was doing and why. The answer is always yes."
Jamie Gifford · Founder & Chauffeur
— No. 06 · Frequently Asked
— No. 07 · Other Airports We Serve
— Begin
Each engagement begins with a conversation. Reach us by telephone for an immediate response, or submit an enquiry and we will respond within the hour.
