The average train between Oxford and Basel takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Basel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Oxford to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Oxford to Basel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Basel is 787.4 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Oxford 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 8h 35m.