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How to get fromBasel to Stanstedby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    6h 55m
    £261–479

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    17h 35m
    £62–106

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar car
    8h 51m
    £227–277

  4. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    7h 5m
    £90–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    10h 51m
    £202–359

  6. Bus, train via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    23h 12m
    £82–131

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stanstedcar car
    9h 49m
    £137–238

  8. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus
    6h 45m

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    7h 41m
    £126–381

  10. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    8h 4m
    £86–250

  11. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    8h 24m
    £112–303

  12. Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BSL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    £71–194

Basel to Stansted by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 667.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Stansted via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 6h 55m.

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