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The average train between Basel and Leicester takes 11h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leicester. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Leicester station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Basel to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
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The distance between Basel and Leicester is 838.4 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Leicester via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 5m.
