Bus from Basildon to South Benfleet
4 direct routes · 13–29 min · first bus 05:42, last bus 20:17 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to South Benfleet as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Basildon, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~13 min | 106 | Sat 85 · Sun 46 | 24 hours | Station Lane (opp) | Kenneth Road (adj) | North Benfleet | |
| 22 | First Essex | ~29 min | 39 | Sat 26 · Sun 20 | 05:42 | 20:17 | Asda Eastgate (o/s) | Boyce Green (adj) | North Benfleet |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~20 min | 13 | Saturdays only | 08:35 | 20:30 | Ashdon Way (adj) | Kenneth Road (adj) | North Benfleet |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~28 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 08:55 | 18:53 | The Knares (adj) | Kenneth Road (adj) | North Benfleet |
Times are for the first boarding point in Basildon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus, 22 bus, X2 bus or X1 bus timetable.
Fares from Basildon to South Benfleet
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Basildon to South Benfleet?
4 routes run directly from Basildon to South Benfleet: the 28 (First Essex), the 22 (First Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus). The most frequent is the 28, 106 times each weekday — board at Station Lane (opp) and get off at Kenneth Road (adj), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Basildon to South Benfleet?
Between 13 minutes on the 28 and 29 on the 22, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at North Benfleet on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Basildon to South Benfleet?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:42 and the last around 20:17 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Basildon to South Benfleet?
Adult singles from Basildon to South Benfleet: £3.00 on the 28 and 22 (First Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.