The average train between Glasgow and Basel takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Basel Sbb station via London Euston station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Glasgow and Basel is 1228.6 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 57m.