🚌 Bus from Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet
6 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 21:40 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~39 min | 150 | 04:52 | 21:40 | Travel Centre (Stop A) |
| 28 | First Essex | ~42 min | 146 | 04:00 | 14:37 | Travel Centre (Stop B) |
| 1X | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~43 min | 21 | 06:17 | 18:35 | Travel Centre (Stop G) |
| 21 | First Essex | ~46 min | 16 | 07:05 | 22:10 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 21S | First Essex | ~73 min | 2 | 15:30 | 15:40 | Travel Centre (Stop C) |
| 827 | First Essex | ~55 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Travel Centre (Stop H) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet?
6 routes run directly from Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet: the 1 (Arriva Herts and Essex), 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 Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet?
Around 39 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 04:52 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southend-on-Sea to South Benfleet?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.