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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Runcorn is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Runcorn is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Newhall St and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Runcorn via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Runcorn?

The distance between Basel and Runcorn is 821 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Runcorn without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 10h 25m and costs £150 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Basel to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Runcorn bus from?

Basel to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Runcorn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Basel to Runcorn is to train via Strasbourg which takes 10h 25m and costs £150 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 21h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Runcorn bus arrive?

Basel to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Runcorn?

Runcorn is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 9:29 PM in Basel and 8:29 PM in Runcorn.

Where does the Basel to Runcorn train arrive?

Basel to Runcorn 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 Runcorn?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Runcorn by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorn
10h 25m
£152–595
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train station299
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Birmingham
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
21h 30m
£54–97
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Runcorn
12h 30m
Fly Basel to Liverpool
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Liverpool (LPL)BSL - LPL
7h 25m
£55–167
Train
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 Runcorn
10h 33m
£122–597
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 Wolverhampton to Runcorn
22h 31m
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 Runcorn
13h 26m
£194–283
Fly Basel to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BSL - MAN
6h 23m
£58–184
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ZRH - MAN
7h 44m
£77–225
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 Wolverhampton to Runcorn
7h 44m
£123–258
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorn
7h 38m
£108–476
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Euston to Runcorn
7h 28m
£75–346

Basel to Runcorn by train and foot

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10h 25mAverage Duration

£152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.4 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Runcorn via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Birmingham, Newhall St, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 21h 30m.

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