Southend Airport is twenty minutes away and Tilbury cruise terminal barely more. Serving Rayleigh, Hockley, Rawreth, Hullbridge and Thundersley, at any hour of the day or night.
— No. 01 · Chauffeur Service in Rayleigh
Rayleigh sits in the Rochford district between Basildon and Southend, close enough to Essex's own airport that a transfer there is barely a journey, and well placed for the London airports when something further afield is required.
Travel in Style Essex provides private chauffeur transport across Rayleigh, Hockley, Rawreth, Hullbridge and Thundersley — airport and cruise transfers, weddings, executive travel, and evenings out in Southend or London. Every journey is driven personally by Jamie Gifford.
Southend Airport is around twenty minutes from Rayleigh, which makes it the cheapest and quickest departure in the county for anyone flying easyJet's European routes. Stansted is roughly forty-five minutes on the A127 and M11; Heathrow about an hour and a half; London City around forty-five minutes.
Tilbury's London Cruise Terminal is also close — around forty minutes down the A13 — and for Rayleigh households sailing from Tilbury, a chauffeured return costs considerably less than a fortnight of port parking.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class · Travel in Style Essex
Essex's own airport is barely a journey from Rayleigh. The shortest and most affordable transfer we run, from £85.
Around forty minutes down the A13. For a fortnight's sailing, a chauffeured return beats port parking comfortably.
Stansted in around forty-five minutes, London City about the same, and the West End on a fixed evening fare.
Served on the same terms as Rayleigh itself, with no out-of-area charge anywhere in the SS6 district.
— No. 02 · Rayleigh Journey Times
Approximate journey times from Rayleigh in normal traffic. Fares are quoted against your exact collection postcode rather than a town-centre average.
Around twenty minutes — our shortest and most affordable airport transfer, from £85.
Roughly forty-five minutes via the A127 and M11. From £125, with flight tracking and meet-and-greet.
About forty minutes to the London Cruise Terminal on the A13 — luggage handled door to porter.
— 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
Fixed fares from Rayleigh, quoted against your collection postcode. Nothing is added for waiting time, terminals or luggage.
— What Is Included
Your fare is quoted from your actual collection address, not estimated from a town centre. The figure quoted is the figure charged.
Every airport transfer includes continuous flight monitoring. Delays and early arrivals are absorbed without a phone call.
Jamie Gifford conducts every journey himself. The person who takes the booking is the person who arrives at your door.
— 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 · Where Else We Travel
— 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.
