The average train between Central London and Basel takes 8h 51m 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.
Trains run 4 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 7:50 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 36m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Central London to Basel. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Central London to Basel train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Central London to Basel train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
The distance between Central London and Basel is 717 km. The road distance is 994 km.
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 8h 6m.