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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Holyhead takes 18h 13m 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.

18h 13m
Duration
899 mi
Distance
£393
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Basel to Holyhead train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 6:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 18h 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 inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast23h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast14h 9m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast24h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast24h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast24h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 8m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast21h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarAvanti West Coast24h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Holyhead? 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: 898.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Holyhead, Wales?

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 54m.

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