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Trip Overview

The average train between Central London and Basel takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Central London 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.

8h 4m
Duration
994 km
Distance
CHF 298
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
7h 44m
CHF 253–399

Central London to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Central London and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 19m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 57m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 41m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 39m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 39m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 37m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 35m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 39m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 8m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Central London 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.

Map of how to get from Central London to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 994.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Basel Sbb via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 44m.

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