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How to get fromSouth Benfleet to Kentby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South Benfleet to Kent by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    2h 21m
    £40–71

  2. Drive  48.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Benfleet to Kentcar car 48.2 mi
    55 min
    £13–18

  3. Line 22 bus, line 100 bus, bus, line 700 bus, line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kents Hill Road to Bus Stationbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus bus 700
    5. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Maidstone East stationbus bus 101
    6. Take the train from Maidstone East to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Benfleet to Kenttaxi taxi 48.2 mi
    55 min
    £210–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    3h 5m
    £40–66

South Benfleet to Kent by train

Calendar163Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between South Benfleet, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Benfleet to Lenham via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 21m.

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