The average train between Basel and Holyhead takes 19h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Holyhead. 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 Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 19h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Holyhead station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.
Basel to Holyhead train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Holyhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Holyhead station.
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The distance between Basel and Holyhead is 1073.1 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Holyhead via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 55m.
