The average train between Basel and Birmingham takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Birmingham. 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 twice daily between Basel and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Basel to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Basel and Birmingham is 869.3 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Birmingham New Street via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 34m.
