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Basel to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Margate takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 57m
Duration
738 mi
Distance
£345
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Basel to Margate train times

Trains run once daily between Basel and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 AM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern9h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern9h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern7h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern9h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern9h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern9h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Margate? 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: 738.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Margate via Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 41m.

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