The average train between Basel and Glasgow takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Glasgow. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Glasgow? 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 Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Glasgow station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Basel to Glasgow train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Glasgow train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Basel to Glasgow train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Glasgow is 1,228.6 km. The road distance is 1,666 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Glasgow Central via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 11m.