The cheapest and fastest trains from South Benfleet to Southampton
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Benfleet to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Benfleet to Southampton will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave South Benfleet for Southampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.


Live departures
South Benfleet to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for South Benfleet to Southampton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:22 South Benfleet | 2h27 | 09:49 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Benfleet to Southampton
Trains from South Benfleet to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from South Benfleet to Southampton trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between South Benfleet and Southampton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: South Benfleet to Southampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Benfleet to Southampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in South Benfleet and Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:15 - 21:45 Sunday 06:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Ferry Road outside front of station: - If travelling towards London, Stop E - If travelling towards Southend, Stop A
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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