There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Carlisle by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
11h 8m£237–553Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffieldbus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus
24h 43m£74–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
16h 59m£150–299Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Carlislecar
14h 10mFly Basel to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BSL - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 8m£103–233Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
13h 14m£235–560Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Carlislecar
15h 10m£194–301Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
7h 3m£88–234Fly Basel to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 54m£93–259Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
8h 14m£129–342Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
8h 28m£109–307Fly Basel to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane BSL - MME
- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
10h 9m£151–734Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
8h 25m£130–461
Basel to Carlisle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carlisle is to bus which costs £70 - £110 and takes 24h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs £90 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Halston Hotel via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Carlisle via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Basel and Carlisle is 940 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Carlisle without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 8m and costs £230 - £600.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Basel to Carlisle, including transfers.
Basel to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Carlisle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Carlisle is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 8m and costs £230 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 24h 43m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Carlisle via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Halston Hotel via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Sheffield, Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 24h 43m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–320
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–240
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–300
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–260
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Basel to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–650
Flights from Basel to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–700
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–340
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–260
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £24–140
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
Flights from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40–170
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–310
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–260
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–230
Flights from Basel to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–650
Flights from Basel to Durham Tees Valley Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120–700
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–270
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–240
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Basel to Newcastle via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Basel to Edinburgh Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Basel to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–33
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Carlisle is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:00 AM in Basel and 3:00 AM in Carlisle.
Basel to Carlisle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
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