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How to get fromBasel to Ashfordby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Ashford by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 51m
    £229–438

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    16h 26m
    £91–170

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    8h 24m
    £217–264

  4. Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BSL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 47m
    £108–344

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    11h 28m
    £230–431

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus bus N824
    20h 10m

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    9h 22m
    £111–200

  8. Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BSL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 34m
    £107–254

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane ZRH - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 12m
    £143–481

  10. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ZRH - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 6m
    £140–403

  11. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ZRH - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 53m
    £129–343

  12. Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BSL - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 33m
    £91–221

Basel to Ashford by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Ashford International via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Ashford International via Gent, Ghent Dampoort, Dover, and Dover Priory in around 20h 10m.

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