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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Durham by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    10h 21m
    £274–498

  2. Fly to Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BSL - NCL
    6h 45m
    £79–179

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus bus
    22h 12m
    £90–229

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar car
    13h 27m
    £288–376

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    13h 58m
    £275–501

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    25h 18m
    £120–275

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Durhamcar car
    14h 23m
    £185–310

  8. Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane BSL - MME
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    8h 21m
    £124–601

  9. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train
    7h 31m
    £101–232

  10. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BSL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train
    8h 22m
    £98–264

  11. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BSL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    7h 24m
    £120–259

Basel to Durham by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Durham via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, London Victoria, and Interchange in around 22h 12m.

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