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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Basel takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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.

12h 18m
Duration
1,439 km
Distance
CHF 410
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
9h 23m
CHF 338–570

Durham to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Durham and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 28m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 21m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,438.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Basel Sbb via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 9h 23m.

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