The average train between Basel and Cheltenham takes 17h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 17h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Cheltenham? 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 Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.
Basel to Cheltenham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Cheltenham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Basel to Cheltenham train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Cheltenham is 844.2 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cheltenham Spa via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 58m.