London Southend Airport- what to expect?

London Southend, Airport code SEN is a small airport some 40 miles from London city. Many budget airlines operate flights out of this airport.

Things you should know if you're flying out of London Southend Airport

• Train to Southend central from London city will cost about 11 GBP
• Bus to Southend airport is available from Southend on sea city centre, around 2.5 GBP. Buses may not go inside airport- you may have to walk final 500 meters.
• A train station is also available right opposite the airport.
• Southend Airport is about 3 miles from Southend on sea city centre.
• Southend Airport does have a few shops but otherwise bare minimum facilities.
• No free drinking water, no sleep-able sofas, nothing much to do.

Holiday Inn is available if you wish to stay next door to airport, else budget accommodation is available in Southend on Sea.