The average train between London and Basel takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London 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 London to Basel. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
London to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Basel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your London to Basel train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between London and Basel is 707.6 km. The road distance is 977 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Basel Sbb via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 43m.