The average train between Basel and Plymouth takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Plymouth station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Basel to Plymouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Plymouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Basel to Plymouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Plymouth is 909.5 km. The road distance is 1,389 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Plymouth via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 52m.