By Rail:

Two direct lines from London (Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street) with a minimum of seven trains per hour and a journey time of approx. 50 mins. For Fares, ticket options and times call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

By Coach:

National Express operate from London Victoria, with connections to Southend. For full details contact them on 08705 808080.

By Road:

From the North via A1, M11, M25 & A127 (M25 Junction 29, 20 miles). From the South via M25, Dartford Tunnel, A13 (M25 Junction 30, 26 miles) or A127. Once in Southend follow the directional signs for Airshow Parking. Within Southend there are in excess of 10,000 parking spaces.

For a road map of the Southend-on-Sea area click here.

Road Closures

The seafront between the Archway Cafes and the Pier will have one carriageway closed, from 5am on Wednesday 26th May through to 11pm on Saturday 29th May 2010.

There will still be access to the seafront and traffic flow will be in both directions, as the northern carriageway will go to a contraflow system.

Parking areas will be limited during this time. Normal parking charges and enforcement will be in effect during the event.

The seafront between Chalkwell and the Kursaal will then be closed to all vehicular traffic (except emergency vehicles and other authorised vehicles) from 11pm on Saturday 29th May through to 11am on Tuesday 1st June.