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How to get fromBasel to Englandby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to England by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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  1. Train via Colmar

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    7h 11m
    £242–378

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    15h 46m
    £55–103

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar car
    9h 32m
    £238–293

  4. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    4h 28m
    £76–271

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train 839552 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    10h 26m
    £231–389

  6. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus N7099
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 1700 / ...
    20h 15m
    £79–132

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar car
    10h 28m
    £149–254

  8. Fly Basel to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    4h 24m
    £61–220

  9. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4h 31m
    £66–226

  10. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    5h 35m
    £117–372

  11. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    5h 51m
    £99–282

  12. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    5h 43m
    £79–261

Basel to England by train, foot, and subway

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Charing Cross station via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Euston station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Trafalgar Square via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Victoria Station in around 15h 46m.

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