What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Central London. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at South Ealing Road via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Central London station. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Northfields station via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Central London?

The distance between Basel and Central London is 460 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Central London without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 52m and costs £160 - £360.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Central London?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Basel to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Central London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Central London train from?

Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Central London?

The best way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £160 - £360 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 17h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Central London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Central London?

Central London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 10:41 AM in Basel and 9:41 AM in Central London.

Where does the Basel to Central London train arrive?

Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 20943+ hotels available in Central London.

Basel to Central London - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Central London by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, subway, 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.

Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
4h 11m
£65–248
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
4h 50m
£50–166
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
7h 52m
£167–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus RegioJet 10
17h 42m
£52–139
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Central Londoncar
9h 46m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
5h 31m
£100–227
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
6h 7m
£115–324
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
6h 10m
£90–245
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 39556 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
9h 58m
£174–364
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminsterbus
3. Take the subway from Upminster station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway
20h 6m
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 Central Londoncar
10h 48m
£150–217

Basel to Central London by bus

2Weekly Buses

17h 42mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Central London.

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Central London, England?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Northfields station via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 7h 52m.

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