The average train between Basel and Exeter takes 15h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Exeter. 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 twice daily between Basel and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 5:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 15h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Exeter station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
Basel to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Basel to Exeter train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Exeter is 879.7 km. The road distance is 1,306 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Exeter St Davids via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 43m.