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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Basel takes 12h 21m 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.

12h 21m
Duration
1,366 km
Distance
CHF 376
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 58m
CHF 295–552

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 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 41m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)14h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 8m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 53m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 46m • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 52m • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 37m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 52m • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 37m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 53m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 52m • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 53m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 52m • 3 changes

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

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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: 1,366.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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 58m.

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