The journey to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet takes just 18 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 235 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs South Benfleet at 00:41.

Arriva Herts and Essex operates between South Benfleet and Southend-on-Sea 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 80
Shortest trip 20 minutes
First departure 00:41
Last departure 23:41

First Essex schedule

Travel from South Benfleet to Southend-on-Sea with First Essex in 18 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 155
Shortest trip 18 minutes
First departure 05:06
Last departure 22:52

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between South Benfleet and Southend-on-Sea?

    Yes, buses operate daily from South Benfleet to Southend-on-Sea, departing as early as 00:41.

  • How long is the bus trip from South Benfleet to Southend-on-Sea?

    The fastest bus to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet takes 18 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 5 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between South Benfleet and Southend-on-Sea?

    First Essex and Arriva Herts and Essex run buses to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet.

  • What time is the earliest bus from South Benfleet to Southend-on-Sea?

    The first bus to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet leaves at 00:41. The journey takes 18 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Southend-on-Sea from South Benfleet?

    The last bus leaves South Benfleet at 22:52, arriving into Southend-on-Sea at 23:18. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Southend-on-Sea

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Basildon
  • Daily
44 minutes 11 miles
Chelmsford
  • Daily
47 minutes 17 miles
Grays
  • Daily
44 minutes 17 miles
Great Wakering
  • Daily
11 minutes 4.0 miles
Hadleigh
  • Daily
10 minutes 4.6 miles
London Southend Airport
  • Daily
6 minutes 2.5 miles
Rayleigh
  • Daily
19 minutes 5.8 miles
South Benfleet
  • Daily
19 minutes 6.7 miles
Wickford
  • Daily
36 minutes 9.6 miles