The average train between Basel and Plymouth takes 16h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 16h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 31m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Plymouth station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
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), TGV inOui and 3 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 Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 52m.