The average train between Basel and Blackpool takes 17h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 17h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 26m • 4 changes
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18h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Blackpool station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
Basel to Blackpool train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Blackpool train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Basel to Blackpool train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Blackpool is 1,020 km. The road distance is 1,384 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Blackpool North via Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 10h 30m.