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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Formby is to fly and train which costs £55 - £200 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Formby is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs £55 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Formby?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Formby. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Formby via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London Euston and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Formby?

The distance between Basel and Formby is 650 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Formby without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 41m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Basel to Formby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Formby train from?

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

Train or fly from Basel to Formby?

The best way to get from Basel to Formby is to train via Paris which takes 10h 41m and costs £130 - £550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Formby?

Formby is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 2:01 PM in Basel and 1:01 PM in Formby.

Where does the Basel to Formby train arrive?

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

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

Book your Basel to Formby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formby?

There are 2093+ hotels available in Formby.

Basel to Formby - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Formby by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BSL - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
6h 21m
£60–197
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South Parkway
10h 41m
£138–548
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
22h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Formby
12h 47m
Fly Basel to Liverpool
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Liverpool (LPL)BSL - LPL
7h 24m
£88–193
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ZRH - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
7h 42m
£79–238
Fly Basel to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BSL - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
9h 26m
£90–251
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
8h 27m
£116–296
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool South Parkway
12h 2m
£189–716
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Formby
13h 42m
£205–295

Basel to Formby by train and foot

46Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 645.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Formby via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Liverpool South Parkway in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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