The average train between Basel and Cheltenham takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want 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 Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
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), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Cheltenham is 844.2 km. The road distance is 1,222 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cheltenham Spa via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 58m.