There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Birmingham by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
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Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
8h 33m£224–442Fly Basel to Birmingham Airport
cheapest- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BSL - BHX
6h 12m£70–171Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
18h 41m£71–112Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar
11h 16m£260–329Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
11h 43m£214–434Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
25h 22mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar
12h 11m£163–272Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
5h 31m£96–263Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 14m£85–231Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 13m£111–357Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
6h 4m£107–320Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 13m£153–533Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 37m£116–333
Basel to Birmingham by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Birmingham is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs £95 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Birmingham - Jennens Road via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Basel and Birmingham is 754 miles.
The best way to get from Basel to Birmingham without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 33m and costs £220 - £450.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Basel to Birmingham, including transfers.
Basel to Birmingham bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Birmingham is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 33m and costs £220 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 18h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Birmingham, England?
You can take a train from St Louis to Birmingham New Street via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Basel to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Birmingham bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Birmingham is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 1:58 AM in Basel and 12:58 AM in Birmingham.
Basel to Birmingham train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
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