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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oxford is to bus via Paris which costs £65 - £120 and takes 20h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Oxford is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at St Aldates via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Oxford via Offenburg, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Oxford?

The distance between Basel and Oxford is 531 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Oxford without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs £200 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Basel to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oxford bus from?

Basel to Oxford bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oxford train from?

Basel to Oxford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Oxford?

The best way to get from Basel to Oxford is to train via Paris which takes 9h 22m and costs £200 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £100 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Oxford bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Oxford?

Oxford is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:38 PM in Basel and 5:38 PM in Oxford.

Where does the Basel to Oxford train arrive?

Basel to Oxford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

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

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Where can I stay near Oxford?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Oxford 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 28m
£102–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to St Aldatesbus
17h 26m
£67–97
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
9h 22m
£205–397
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Oxfordcar
10h 41m
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 Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
6h 10m
£78–234
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 47m
£137–323
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 58m
£147–373
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 22m
£93–259
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ZRH - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
7h 33m
£129–341
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
10h 12m
£186–412
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to St Aldatesbus
20h 51m
£69–115
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 Oxfordcar
11h 43m
£158–231

Basel to Oxford by train, foot, and subway

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9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Oxford via Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to St Aldates via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria, and Green Line Coach Station in around 17h 26m.

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