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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Edinburgh takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 23m
Duration
1,027 mi
Distance
£423
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
10h 39m
£340–584

Basel to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 33m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 33m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 33m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 38m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 33m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)21h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 39m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)18h 33m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)20h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 59m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 58m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)12h 1m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Edinburgh? 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: 1,026.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Louis to Edinburgh Waverley via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 39m.

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