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

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There are 14 ways to get from Basel to Plymouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    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 Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 53m
    £312–588

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel 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 Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    23h 10m
    £88–209

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar car
    12h 48m
    £279–357

  4. Fly Basel to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BSL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 37m
    £158–302

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    13h 12m
    £305–578

  6. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    26h 15m
    £99–182

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Plymouthcar car
    13h 46m
    £170–301

  8. Fly Basel to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BSL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 7m
    £105–257

  9. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ZRH - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 31m
    £146–366

  10. 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 Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 5m
    £173–459

  11. 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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 1m
    £171–379

  12. 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 Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 27m
    £221–646

  13. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GVA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 19m
    £185–477

  14. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane ZRH - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 37m
    £156–424

Basel to Plymouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 862.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Plymouth via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Plymouth Coach Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, London Victoria Green Line Station, and London Victoria in around 23h 10m.

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