What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Oxford?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Oxford is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Oxford?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Oxford is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at St Aldates via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oxford. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Oxford via Colmar, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Oxford?

The distance between Basel and Oxford is 706 miles.

How do I travel from Basel to Oxford without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Oxford without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs £240 - £420.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Oxford?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Basel to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Oxford?

The best way to get from Basel to Oxford is to train via Paris which takes 8h 20m and costs £240 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Oxford bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Oxford?

Oxford is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 12:55 PM in Basel and 11:55 AM in Oxford.

Where does the Basel to Oxford train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Oxford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Oxford?

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Where can I stay near Oxford?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Oxford.

Basel to Oxford - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Oxford by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
8h 20m
£248–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to St Aldatesbus
17h 11m
£51–84
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Oxfordcar
10h 45m
£246–305
Fly Basel to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
5h 34m
£100–319
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
10h 33m
£227–372
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gentbus
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to St Aldatesbus
23h 2m
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 Oxfordcar
11h 41m
£156–269
Fly Basel to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
6h 12m
£96–245
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 55m
£144–435
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ZRH - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 53m
£122–316
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ZRH - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain
7h
£122–266
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ZRH - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Oxfordtrain
7h 31m
£108–292
Fly Basel to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BSL - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
6h 18m
£99–245

Basel to Oxford by train, foot, and subway

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8h 20mAverage Duration

£248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Oxford via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to St Aldates via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Green Line Coach Station in around 17h 11m.

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