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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Basel takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

10h 59m
Duration
1,326 km
Distance
CHF 378
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
8h 53m
CHF 312–557

Manchester to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 33m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 3m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 8m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 33m • 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)10h 3m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 8m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 8m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 8m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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: 1,325.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 53m.

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