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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Birmingham takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. 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.

11h 9m
Duration
719 mi
Distance
£319
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
8h 26m
£257–471

Basel to Birmingham train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, 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 Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 719 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Birmingham New Street via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 26m.

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