Bus from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea
5 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 05:48, last bus 23:54 (weekdays); the 28 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Westcliff-on-Sea as of 11:17
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 | ~34 min | 106 | Sat 85 · Sun 45 | 24 hours | Kenneth Road (adj) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | Hadleigh | |
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~30 min | 71 | Sat 53 · Sun 23 | 05:48 | 23:54 | Kenneth Road (adj) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | Hadleigh |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~33 min | 23 | Sat 25 · no Sunday buses | 06:15 | 20:06 | Railway Station (Stop E) | Palmeira Arches (o/s) | Hadleigh |
| X2 | Ensignbus | ~23 min | 13 | Saturdays only | 08:54 | 20:49 | Kenneth Road (adj) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | Hadleigh |
| X1 | Ensignbus | ~23 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 09:24 | 19:19 | Kenneth Road (adj) | Westcliff Plough (opp) | Hadleigh |
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, 1 bus, 1X bus, X2 bus or X1 bus timetable.
Fares from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea
- £3.00 adult single on the 28 (First Essex)
- £3.80 adult single on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Westcliff-on-Sea?
5 routes run directly from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea: the 28 (First Essex), the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex), the X2 (Ensignbus), the X1 (Ensignbus). The most frequent is the 28, 106 times each weekday — board at Kenneth Road (adj) and get off at Westcliff Plough (opp), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Around 34 minutes on the 28, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Hadleigh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:48 and the last around 23:54 — and the 28 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea?
Adult singles from South Benfleet to Westcliff-on-Sea: £3.00 on the 28 (First Essex); £3.80 on the 1 and 1X (Arriva Herts and Essex). The 1 and the 1X cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.