The average train between Basel and Scarborough takes 18h 20m and the fastest train takes 17h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 18h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Scarborough station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Basel to Scarborough train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Scarborough train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Basel to Scarborough train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Scarborough is 932.2 km. The road distance is 1,390 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Scarborough via Strasbourg, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and York in around 10h 55m.