What is the cheapest way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

The cheapest way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

The fastest way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between South Benfleet and Long Melford?

No, there is no direct bus from South Benfleet to Long Melford. However, there are services departing from Kents Hill Road and arriving at Chapel Green via Railway Station, The Bricklayers Arms and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between South Benfleet and Long Melford?

No, there is no direct train from South Benfleet to Long Melford. However, there are services departing from Benfleet and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via West Ham station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

The distance between South Benfleet and Long Melford is 60 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Benfleet to Long Melford without a car?

The best way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford without a car is to line 27 bus and bus and line 44 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £18 - £35.

How long does it take to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Benfleet to Long Melford bus from?

South Benfleet to Long Melford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Kents Hill Road station.

Where do I catch the South Benfleet to Long Melford train from?

South Benfleet to Long Melford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Benfleet station.

Train or bus from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

The best way to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford is to line 27 bus and bus and line 44 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the South Benfleet to Long Melford bus arrive?

South Benfleet to Long Melford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the South Benfleet to Long Melford train arrive?

South Benfleet to Long Melford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from South Benfleet to Long Melford?

Yes, the driving distance between South Benfleet to Long Melford is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from South Benfleet to Long Melford.

Where can I stay near Long Melford?

There are 685+ hotels available in Long Melford.

South Benfleet to Long Melford - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 27 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from South Benfleet to Long Melford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 27 bus, bus, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kents Hill Road to Railway Stationbus 27
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
2h 51m
£18–32
Bus, line 44 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Head Street to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
3h 59m
£10–16
Train
1. Take the train from Benfleet to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 1m
£36–75
Drive 43.9 mi
1. Drive from South Benfleet to Long Melfordcar 43.9 mi
1h
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Benfleet to Long Melfordtaxi 43.9 mi
1h
£90–110
Line 27 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Kents Hill Road to Railway Stationbus 27
2. Take the train from Rayleigh to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Marks Teytrain
4. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chapel Greenbus 43 / ...
3h 10m
£26–52
Line 27 bus, bus, line 170 bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Kents Hill Road to Railway Stationbus 27
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
4h 5m
£11–16

South Benfleet to Long Melford by bus and train

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Distance: 59.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between South Benfleet, England and Long Melford, England?

You can take a bus from Kents Hill Road to Chapel Green via Railway Station, Bus Station, Chelmsford, Colchester, The Bricklayers Arms, and Bus Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Benfleet to Chapel Green via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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