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

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There are 14 ways to get from Basel to Leicester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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 to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    7h 23m
    £255–459

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    18h 22m
    £60–106

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Leicestercar car
    11h 3m
    £256–325

  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 Leicestertrain train
    5h 45m
    £121–336

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    8h 7m
    £265–432

  6. Train #2

    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 Leicestertrain train
    11h 17m
    £250–423

  7. Bus via Ghent

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    24h 13m

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Leicestercar car
    11h 58m
    £170–288

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ZRH - BHX
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 5m
    £102–223

  10. 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 Leicestertrain train
    5h 52m
    £125–266

  11. 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 London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    6h 55m
    £162–438

  12. Fly Basel to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BSL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    7h
    £98–244

  13. 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 Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    7h 1m
    £103–244

  14. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ZRH - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train
    8h 24m
    £122–284

Basel to Leicester by train and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Leicester via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to St Margaret's Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 18h 22m.

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