The average train between Basel and Cambridge takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cambridge. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cambridge station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Cambridge train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Basel to Cambridge train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Great Northern.
The distance between Basel and Cambridge is 742.2 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cambridge via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 58m.