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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    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 38m
    £292–453

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    17h 46m
    £67–119

  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 Stanstedcar car
    8h 51m
    £233–284

  4. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    6h 59m
    £90–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    10h 48m
    £219–349

  6. Bus, train via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    22h 24m
    £91–149

  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 Stanstedcar car
    9h 49m
    £143–246

  8. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus
    6h 49m

  9. 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
    7h 50m
    £122–385

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

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    8h 8m
    £92–295

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

    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
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    8h 23m
    £113–307

  12. Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BSL - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    7h 7m

Basel to Stansted by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Stansted, England?

You can take a train from St Louis to Stansted via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 7h 38m.

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