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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Scotland is to fly which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Scotland is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Scotland. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Glasgow Central via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Scotland?

The distance between Basel and Scotland is 755 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Scotland without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 12h 10m and costs £290 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Basel to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Scotland?

The best way to get from Basel to Scotland is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £290 - £600 and takes 12h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £95 - £300 and takes 24h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Scotland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Scotland?

Scotland is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 12:38 PM in Basel and 11:38 AM in Scotland.

Where does the Basel to Scotland train arrive?

Basel to Scotland 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 Scotland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Scotland?

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Basel to Scotland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly Basel to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
5h 4m
£68–174
Train via Strasbourg
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
4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
12h 10m
£299–597
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
17h 2m
£155–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
15h 45m
£324–427
Fly Basel to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BSL - GLA
6h 47m
£71–209
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
6h 13m
£99–286
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ZRH - GLA
6h 10m
£107–281
Fly Basel to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BSL - ABZ
7h 42m
£97–231
Fly Basel to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BSL - INV
8h 11m
£97–232
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
15h 19m
£289–579
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
24h 31m
£100–293
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 Glasgowcar
16h 41m
£215–361

Basel to Scotland by train and foot

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12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 750.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Scotland?

easyJet and KLM fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Glasgow Central via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 10m.

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