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Southend Airport - the cheaper London city option

16/7/2012

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I travelled through London Southend Airport last week and it was a very comfortable journey.  The airport is in Essex and a 50 minute train journey from Liverpool Street Station.  Southend has had an airport for many years and it  has recently been refurbished and upgraded.  The rail station is three minutes from the airport allowing for swift transfers.  Fares are around £15 one way and £22 return a bit cheaper than Stansted.  Trains run about ever 15-20 minutes and you also get to see the Olympics Park on the way.   Everything is nice and new.  Flights to Dublin are operated by Aer Arann under the Aer Lingus Regional brand,  using Turboprop ATR72 and carry 70 odd passengers. The journey time is a little bit longer at about 1 hour 20 minutes. Flights can be booked on Aerlingus.com.  Prices are good and I have seen fares under €100 return in July and August..  

In the terminal there is a cafe, WH Smiths newsagent and a shop selling perfumes and luxury goods.  There is also a bar and a business lounge, called after the owners Stobart, better known for their haulage/ distribution business.  Easyjet are also using Southend for European routes.

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