London to Root Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between London and Root takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Root. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 27m
Duration: 1,137 km
Distance: CHF 348
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...

8h 55m

CHF 285–500

London to Root train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Root. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Root at 1:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:31 PM → 10:35 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
2:31 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 4 changes
4:31 PM → 8:37 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 PM → 1:37 PM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 7:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
10:31 AM → 8:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 7:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
10:31 AM → 8:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
7:31 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 7:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
10:31 AM → 7:37 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
11:31 AM → 8:37 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:31 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
7:31 AM → 6:37 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 8:35 PM
10h 4m • 4 changes
11:31 AM → 10:05 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:01 AM → 6:35 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 7:35 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 10:35 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Root? 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.

What companies run services between London, England and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Gisikon-Root via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Luzern in around 8h 55m.

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