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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Central London is to bus via Brussels which costs £70 - £110 and takes 19h 36m.

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 11m and costs £65 - £240.

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 17h 5m.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at South Ealing station via Offenburg, Paris Nord and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

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 Offenburg which takes 8h 26m and costs £230 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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 11m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can train via Offenburg, which costs £230 - £450 and takes 8h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 17h 5m.

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 7:21 PM in Basel and 6:21 PM in Central London.

Where does the Basel to Central London train arrive?

Basel to Central London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21225+ hotels available in Central London.

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Central London by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar), 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 11m
£67–238
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 / ...
17h 5m
£53–142
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
8h 26m
£239–446
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
£233–287
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
4h 54m
£66–227
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 35m
£94–254
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 14m
£129–414
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 13m
£93–303
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
9h 54m
£227–382
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoriabus N870 / ...
19h 36m
£75–110
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
£145–253

Basel to Central London by train, foot, and subway

8Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 457.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to South Ealing station via Offenburg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 8h 26m.

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