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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to London is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to London is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to London station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at London Victoria Green Line Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and London?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to London. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to London?

The distance between Basel and London is 640 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to London without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 52m and costs £180 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Basel to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to London bus from?

Basel to London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to London train from?

Basel to 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 London?

The best way to get from Basel to London is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 52m and costs £180 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 15h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Basel to London bus arrive?

Basel to London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and London?

London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 3:38 AM in Basel and 2:38 AM in London.

Where does the Basel to London train arrive?

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

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

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Basel to London - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to London by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), car ferry, or train

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Train via Strasbourg
best
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
6h 52m
£189–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
15h 5m
£60–99
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
9h 29m
£229–280
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
4h 16m
£73–259
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
8h 27m
£201–353
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
18h 45m
£72–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
10h 27m
£123–217
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 24m
£71–184
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
5h 27m
£116–404
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 35m
£99–315
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
5h 43m
£92–280
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
4h 43m
£70–179

Basel to London by train and foot

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6h 52mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.4 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to London St Pancras Intl via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to London Victoria Green Line Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon in around 15h 5m.

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