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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Basel. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Basel Sbb via Preston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Basel?

The distance between Blackpool and Basel is 1044 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Basel without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Blackpool to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Basel bus from?

Blackpool to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Basel train from?

Blackpool to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Basel?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Basel is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 220 and takes 23h 23m.

Where does the Blackpool to Basel bus arrive?

Blackpool to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 8:56 PM in Blackpool and 9:56 PM in Basel.

Where does the Blackpool to Basel train arrive?

Blackpool to Basel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ hotels available in Basel.

Blackpool to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Basel. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Basel by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
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1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
5h 55m
CHF 67–218
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
11h 25m
CHF 207–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
23h 23m
CHF 99–213
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
13h 14m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 15m
CHF 95–284
Train to Liverpool, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Basel (BSL)plane LPL - BSL
8h 50m
CHF 82–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
23h 56m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
14h 20m
CHF 188–324

Blackpool to Basel by train and foot

15Weekly Services

11h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Basel Sbb via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Strasbourg in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Basel, Brausebad via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 23h 23m.

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