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ESH Shoreham Airport

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Shoreham Airport (ESH) serves London, about 75 km south of London. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAESH
ICAOEGKA
ServesLondon
From centre76 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Shoreham Airport — facts & history

We pulled Shoreham Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 165 passengers in 2016, against a peak of 46,056 in 1982.

Passengers / year
165
as of 2016
Peak traffic
46,056
in 1982
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1981–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Shoreham Airport to London

The airport is about 75 km south of London, about 80 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £119–£188.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~56 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~80 min£119–£188
Private transfer~80 minfixed upfront
Car rental~80 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ESH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Oxford122 km128 min£189–£301
Cambridge154 km162 min£238–£378
Bath156 km164 min£241–£383
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Which way suits you from Shoreham Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~£119–£188 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Shoreham By Sea ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Shoreham Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Shoreham Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Shoreham By Sea shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Shoreham Airport to the centre of London?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 75 km south of London, about 80 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Shoreham Airport to London?
Roughly £119–£188 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Shoreham Airport?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Shoreham Airport to London?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Shoreham Airport into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Shoreham Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Shoreham Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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