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Basel to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Colchester takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. 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.

10h 5m
Duration
690 mi
Distance
£285
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  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 57m
£226–565

Basel to Colchester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 689.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Colchester via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 57m.

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