There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Benfleet by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 26m£44–83Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Benfleetcar 117.1 mi
2h 9m£30–42Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain
3h 41m£68–118
Southampton to Benfleet by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Benfleet is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Benfleet is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Benfleet. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Benfleet via Waterloo station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Southampton and Benfleet is 114 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Benfleet without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Southampton to Benfleet, including transfers.
Southampton to Benfleet train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Benfleet train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Benfleet is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Southampton to Benfleet.
There are 873+ hotels available in Benfleet.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Benfleet, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bowers Road via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, West Ham, Benfleet, and Railway Station in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
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