The average train between Exeter and Basel takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Basel at 5:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Basel. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Basel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Exeter to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Exeter to Basel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Basel is 879.7 km. The road distance is 1,259 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 55m.