What is the cheapest way to get from Benfleet to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Benfleet to Braintree is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Benfleet to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Benfleet to Braintree is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Benfleet and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Benfleet to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Southwold Crescent and arriving at Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Benfleet to Braintree?

The distance between Benfleet and Braintree is 40 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

How do I travel from Benfleet to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Benfleet to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Benfleet to Braintree?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Benfleet to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benfleet to Braintree bus from?

Benfleet to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Benfleet to Braintree?

The best way to get from Benfleet to Braintree is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and line 170 bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Benfleet to Braintree bus arrive?

Benfleet to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Benfleet to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Benfleet to Braintree is 26 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Benfleet to Braintree.

Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 595+ hotels available in Braintree.

Benfleet to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 300 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Benfleet to Braintree by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 17m
£17–32
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Benfleet to Braintreecar 26.2 mi
31 min
£7–10
Line 300 bus, line 170 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 170 / ...
2h 21m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Benfleet to Braintreetaxi 26.2 mi
31 min
£55–70

Benfleet to Braintree by bus and train

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2h 17mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Benfleet to Braintree.

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Benfleet, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a bus from Church Road to Braintree via Railway Station, Rayleigh, and Shenfield in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwold Crescent to Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 21m.

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