🚌 Bus from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea
5 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 04:16, last bus 15:18 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Essex | ~21 min | 146 | 04:16 | 15:18 | Tarpots Corner (E-bound) |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~21 min | 23 | 06:15 | 20:06 | Railway Station (Stop E) |
| 21 | First Essex | ~31 min | 17 | 06:00 | 21:33 | Railway Station (Stop E) |
| 21S | First Essex | ~44 min | 2 | 06:53 | 07:13 | Railway Station (Stop E) |
| 827 | First Essex | ~34 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Railway Station (Stop E) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea?
5 routes run directly from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 21 (First Essex), the 21S (First Essex), the 827 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea?
Around 21 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 28) leaves around 04:16 and the last around 15:18. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Benfleet to Leigh-on-Sea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.