The average train between Birmingham and Basel takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Basel. 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 every 4 hours between Birmingham and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Basel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Basel. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Basel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Birmingham to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Birmingham to Basel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Basel is 869.3 km. The road distance is 1,158 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 57m.