There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Swindon by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Paris
best- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
- Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
8h 9m£252–419Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus
18h 20m£57–95Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Swindoncar
10h 35m£251–315Fly Basel to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BSL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
5h 25m£67–172Train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
10h 22m£227–382Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
25h 5mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Swindoncar
11h 33m£160–278Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 22m£104–329Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 18m£102–259Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 42m£151–468Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 41m£129–329Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
8h 4m£155–319
Basel to Swindon by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Swindon is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 18h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Swindon is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £100 - £330.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Swindon. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Swindon via Colmar, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Basel and Swindon is 720 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Swindon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 9m and costs £250 - £420.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Basel to Swindon, including transfers.
Basel to Swindon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Swindon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Swindon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 9m and costs £250 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 18h 20m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Swindon via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Swindon - Regent Circus via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Green Line Coach Station in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–260
Flights from Zurich Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Swindon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Swindon is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 11:22 PM in Basel and 10:22 PM in Swindon.
Basel to Swindon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar station.
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