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Basel to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Colchester takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 5m
Duration
690 mi
Distance
£272
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
7h 55m
£230–399

Basel to Colchester train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Basel to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 689.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Colchester via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 55m.

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