Benfleet Station is located near the Thames Estuary. Take the train to Benfleet Station followed by a short 22 or 27 bus to reach Canvey Island, an island town with a Dutch feel.
Live car parking availability at Benfleet station
Car park full? Nearby stations include:
- Leigh-on-Sea (13 minutes’ drive)
- Pitsea (9 minutes’ drive)
Station facilities
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Accessibility
Helpline
03457 44 44 22
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Yes Customer Help Points
Yes Staff Help
Yes Accessible Ticket Office Counter
Yes Induction Loop
Yes Ramp for train access
Yes Accessible public telephones
No National key toilets
Yes Step free access coverage
There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms from street level via electronic gates
Yes Impaired mobility set down
Outside station entrance
Yes Accessible taxis
Yes Wheelchairs
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Toilets and facilities
Toilets
Yes Baby Changing
Yes Seated Area
Yes Waiting Room
Closed until further notice
No Trolleys
No Refreshment Facilities
Yes Post Box
No Tourist Information Office
No Shops
Yes WiFi
Yes ATM Machine
Yes Left Luggage
No Lost Property
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Buying tickets at this station
Ticket Office
Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30
Saturday 05:15 - 21:45
Sunday 06:15 - 21:15Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Office)Yes Collection of Pre Purchased Tickets
(Ticket Machine)Yes Oyster Pre Paid
No Oyster Top Up
No Travelcard Area
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Continuing your journey
Cycle storage availability
Some stands available on adjacent council land. For information regarding the dedicated cycle shed, please enquire at the ticket office.
Yes Rail replacement services location
Bus stops on Ferry Road outside front of station:
- If travelling towards London, Stop E
- If travelling towards Southend, Stop A
Yes Taxi rank
Outside main entrance, turn left under subway
Yes Tube/ Underground connection
No Airport services
No Cycle hire
No Car park
Daily and Weekly Tickets can be purchased at the Rail Ticket Machines.
Please note that the off peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays
Yes Onward Travel
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
Yes Port
No
Getting the train to & from Benfleet Station
Nearby stations
Leigh on sea
5 mins by train
Pitsea
4 mins by train
Train journey times (average)
To Southend – 15 mins
To Grays – 25 mins
To London – 50 mins
Check your trains to Benfleet Station
Find weekday and weekend timetable information on our timetable and service alteration page
Buy tickets to and from Benfleet Station
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Address
Benfleet Station, Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF
Ticket office opening times
Mon-Fri from 5:15 am to 9:30 pm
Sat from 5:15 am to 9:45 pm
Sun from 6:15 am to 9:15 pm
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What is nearby to the station?
Historic Hadleigh Country park is also near Benfleet Station, with 387 acres to explore on foot, horseback or by pedal power. There are lots of pretty parks and coastal walks to explore from Benfleet Station, as well as some top notch pubs like the Woodman’s Arms, or on Canvey Island the Lobster Smack.
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Which c2c stations can I get to from Benfleet?
Trains to & from Benfleet Station run through East London, and South Essex including Barking, West Ham, Basildon, Southend Central and Shoeburyness stations, as well as trains to Chafford Hundred Lakeside (for Lakeside Shopping Centre), Tilbury Town (for the Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry and cruise services) and Grays.
Places to go near Benfleet Station
There are lots of pretty parks and coastal walks to explore once you’ve taken the train to Benfleet Station, as well as some top notch pubs like the Woodman’s Arms, or on Canvey Island the Lobster Smack. Nearby areas in Southend also have a lot to offer, check out our destination guides for more inspiration for your visit.
