What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Blackpool is to fly and train which costs £75 - £240 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Blackpool North via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Blackpool?

The distance between Basel and Blackpool is 837 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Blackpool without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs £280 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Basel to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Blackpool bus from?

Basel to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Blackpool train from?

Basel to Blackpool train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Basel to Blackpool is to train via Paris which takes 9h 40m and costs £280 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 24h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Blackpool bus arrive?

Basel to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Blackpool?

Blackpool is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 10:01 AM in Basel and 9:01 AM in Blackpool.

Where does the Basel to Blackpool train arrive?

Basel to Blackpool train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Blackpool?

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Basel to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Blackpool by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
9h 40m
£282–513
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 2m
£75–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
24h 37m
£98–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Blackpoolcar
13h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
11h 51m
£266–580
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Bradfordbus
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
26h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Blackpoolcar
14h 20m
£179–302
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 26m
£102–313
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 9m
£125–455

Basel to Blackpool by train and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

£282Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Blackpool.

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Distance: 832.6 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Blackpool North via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to National Express Coach Facility via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 24h 37m.

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