The average train between Plymouth and Basel takes 12h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 twice daily between Plymouth and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Basel. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Basel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Plymouth to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Basel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Plymouth to Basel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Basel is 909.5 km. The road distance is 1,342 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Basel Sbb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 27m.