Bus from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre
4 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 20:04 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Basildon Town Centre as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Benfleet, 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 | ~29 min | 105 | Sat 88 · Sun 49 | 24 hours | USP College (opp) | Bus Station (Stand P) | North Benfleet | |
| 22 | First Essex | ~34 min | 40 | Sat 26 · Sun 19 | 06:01 | 20:04 | Railway Station (Stop E) | Asda Eastgate (opp) | North Benfleet |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~28 min | 12 | Saturdays only | 07:43 | 18:43 | USP College (opp) | Bus Station (Stand H) | North Benfleet |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~28 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 08:13 | 18:13 | USP College (opp) | Bus Station (Stand K) | North Benfleet |
Times are for the first boarding point in South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre
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 South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre?
4 routes run directly from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre: the 28 (First Essex), the 22 (First Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus). The most frequent is the 28, 105 times each weekday — board at USP College (opp) and get off at Bus Station (Stand P), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre?
Around 29 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at North Benfleet on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 20:04 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre?
Adult singles from South Benfleet to Basildon Town Centre: £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.