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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Durham takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 13m
Duration
890 mi
Distance
£393
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Basel to Durham train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Durham at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 33m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)19h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 10m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Durham? 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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  • Distance: 889.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 13m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Durham via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 19m.

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