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Preston to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basel takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

11h 48m
Duration
1,366 km
Distance
CHF 361
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Preston 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 59m
CHF 279–688

Preston to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Basel at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,366.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Basel Sbb via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 59m.

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