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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Basel takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 34m
Duration
1,158 km
Distance
CHF 346
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
8h 37m
CHF 286–493

Birmingham to Basel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Birmingham and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 48m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui16h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 48m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui16h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 48m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 48m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui16h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 58m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 48m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroRéseau Express Régional (RER Paris)TGV inOui7h 39m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Basel? 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: 1,158.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Les Halles, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 37m.

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