Basel to Colchester Trains

Basel to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Colchester takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. 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.

9h 3m
Duration: 690 mi
Distance: £294
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

7h 11m

£236–436

Basel to Colchester train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:54 PM → 7:18 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
2:54 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
4:54 PM → 11:13 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 1:46 PM
8h 16m • 4 changes
9:30 AM → 3:46 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:46 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
2:30 PM → 8:46 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:15 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
9:30 AM → 4:11 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:46 AM
7h 16m • 4 changes
5:45 AM → 12:46 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
10:54 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:54 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:54 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
2:54 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
4:54 PM → 12:05 AM
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8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:54 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
2:54 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
4:54 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:54 PM → 7:45 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
2:54 PM → 9:46 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
4:54 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Colchester? 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.

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Train via Strasbourg

Basel to Colchester train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM

12:54 PM → 7:18 PM

2:54 PM → 9:46 PM

4:54 PM → 11:13 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 1:46 PM

9:30 AM → 3:46 PM

12:30 PM → 6:46 PM

2:30 PM → 8:46 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:15 PM

8:30 AM → 3:11 PM

9:30 AM → 4:11 PM

10:30 AM → 6:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:30 AM → 11:46 AM

5:45 AM → 12:46 PM

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM

12:54 PM → 7:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM

12:54 PM → 7:45 PM

2:54 PM → 9:46 PM

4:54 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM

12:54 PM → 7:45 PM

2:54 PM → 9:46 PM

4:54 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:17 PM

12:54 PM → 7:45 PM

2:54 PM → 9:46 PM

4:54 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from St Louis to Strasbourg

Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est

Train from St Louis to Colmar

Train from St Louis to Strasbourg

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

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