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Canvey Island Heritage Centre and Museum
Local history museum focused on Canvey Island life, flooding, oil terminal history, and social change across the estuary community.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to South Benfleet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to South Benfleet will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from London to South Benfleet, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from London to South Benfleet run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 39m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to South Benfleet.
The table below shows live departures for London to South Benfleet trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:15 London | 0h47 | 18:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 London | 1h25 | 18:55 Benfleet | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:45 London | 0h47 | 18:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:53 London | 1h32 | 19:25 Benfleet | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:15 London | 0h47 | 19:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:30 London | 1h25 | 19:55 Benfleet | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:45 London | 0h47 | 19:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:53 London | 1h32 | 20:25 Benfleet | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:15 London | 0h47 | 20:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:43 London | 1h12 | 20:55 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:45 London | 0h47 | 20:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:13 London | 1h12 | 21:25 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:15 London | 0h47 | 21:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:43 London | 1h12 | 21:55 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:45 London | 0h47 | 21:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:13 London | 1h12 | 22:25 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:15 London | 0h47 | 22:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:43 London | 1h12 | 22:55 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:45 London | 0h47 | 22:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:13 London | 1h12 | 23:25 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:15 London | 0h47 | 23:02 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:45 London | 0h47 | 23:32 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:03 London | 1h09 | 0:12 Benfleet | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:15 London | 0h48 | 0:03 Benfleet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:33 London | 0h52 | 0:25 Benfleet | 1 change | |
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Local history museum focused on Canvey Island life, flooding, oil terminal history, and social change across the estuary community.
Compact industrial museum with restored buses and transport exhibits, popular with enthusiasts and families on open days.
Small local museum covering Benfleet and Hadleigh history, with artefacts and displays that add context to nearby heritage sites.
Country park with broad estuary views, marked trails, grazing marsh, and easy access to Hadleigh Castle and open countryside.
Popular seafront green on Canvey Island with promenade walks, beach access, and wide Thames estuary views.
Waterside nature reserve of creeks, marsh and grazing fields, good for birdwatching and peaceful walks near South Benfleet.
Fresh oysters from nearby Essex creeks, prized for their briny flavour and long local shellfish tradition along the Thames estuary.
Smoked or jellied eel is an old Thames estuary staple, linked to local fishing heritage and still strongly associated with Essex and East London.
A soft white cheese from Essex made with cow’s milk. It reflects the county’s modern artisan dairy scene and is widely enjoyed locally.
Popular waterside seafood restaurant and takeaway on Canvey Island, known for fish and chips in a relaxed estuary setting.
Historic pub in Benfleet with a traditional menu, cask ales and a cosy atmosphere suited to classic British meals.
Well-known local pub and restaurant near Hadleigh Country Park, serving British dishes in a smart but comfortable setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and coffee are fairly typical for Essex, while accommodation and rail travel to London can raise overall visitor costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares, and small tips for cafés are optional.
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Most London to South Benfleet trains use the West Ham to Benfleet station pair. Use this guide to compare London and South Benfleet train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
West Ham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
West Ham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at West Ham.
Wi-Fi is available at West Ham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Ham: Parking.
Available at West Ham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Ham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access via lifts to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Fenchurch Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Limehouse is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Limehouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Limehouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Limehouse.
Ticket office support is available at Limehouse. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Limehouse: Parking.
Available at Limehouse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Limehouse: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: A lift is available to platform 2 (trains towards Southend). Step free access to platform 1 (towards Fenchurch Street), is via the Docklands Light Railway and connecting bridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Benfleet is 1 km from South Benfleet city centre. Public transport options include:
Benfleet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Benfleet.
Wi-Fi is available at Benfleet. ATMs are available at Benfleet.
Ticket office support is available at Benfleet. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Benfleet: Parking, WC.
Available at Benfleet: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Benfleet: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms from street level via electronic gates, Accessible taxis: Operated by local companies. Pre-booking advised, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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