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Basel to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Canterbury takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. There is at least one train 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.

8h 22m
Duration
718 mi
Distance
£331
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Basel to Canterbury train times

Trains run once daily between Basel and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 AM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern8h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern7h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern7h 18m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 717.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Canterbury West via Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 24m.

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