The average train between Basel and Central London takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Central London. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Central London at 1:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Central London? 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 Central London. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Central London station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Basel and Central London is 717 km. The road distance is 1,042 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Northfields station via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 7h 53m.