The average train between Basel and Canterbury takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Canterbury station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Basel to Canterbury train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Canterbury is 625.5 km. The road distance is 1,136 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Canterbury West via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 43m.