The average train between Exeter and South Benfleet takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to South Benfleet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and South Benfleet. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into South Benfleet at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to South Benfleet. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at South Benfleet station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Exeter to South Benfleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to South Benfleet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Benfleet station.
Book your Exeter to South Benfleet train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Exeter and South Benfleet is 299.6 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Benfleet via London Paddington, Paddington, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 3h 29m.