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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Penzance takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Penzance. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 33m
Duration
941 mi
Distance
£415
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  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 London Paddington to Penzancetrain train
15h 32m
£332–626

Basel to Penzance train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Penzance at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 14m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 30m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 30m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 30m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 30m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h 1m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 30m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 47m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)16h • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)20h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 42m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 40m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 45m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)22h • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 35m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 34m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 42m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)14h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Penzance? 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: 941.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Penzance via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 15h 32m.

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