What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which costs £70 - £220 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Central London. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at South Ealing Road via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Central London station. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at South Ealing station via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Central London?

The distance between Basel and Central London is 460 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Central London without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 29m and costs £190 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Central London?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Basel to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Central London bus from?

Basel to Central London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Central London train from?

Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Central London?

The best way to get from Basel to Central London is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs £190 - £380 and takes 7h 29m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 16h 49m.

Where does the Basel to Central London bus arrive?

Basel to Central London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Central London?

Central London is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 6:21 PM in Basel and 5:21 PM in Central London.

Where does the Basel to Central London train arrive?

Basel to Central London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21363+ hotels available in Central London.

Basel to Central London - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Central London by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
4h 14m
£68–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 49m
£60–147
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
7h 29m
£196–371
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Central Londoncar
9h 50m
£233–286
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
4h 55m
£72–214
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
5h 33m
£99–293
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
6h 5m
£128–460
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
6h 14m
£93–296
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 839552 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
10h 42m
£186–364
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus N824
22h 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Central Londoncar
10h 46m
£139–232

Basel to Central London by train, foot, and subway

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7h 29mAverage Duration

£196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Central London, England?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to South Ealing station via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 7h 29m.

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