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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Basel takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

14h 19m
Duration
1,673 km
Distance
CHF 447
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
11h 23m
CHF 343–683

Glasgow to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Glasgow and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)15h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 9m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 40m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 5m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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: 1,672.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 11h 23m.

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