There are 14 ways to get from Loughborough to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 50mCHF 299–518Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
20h 6mCHF 68–121Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Loughborough to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
11h 8mCHF 279–362Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
6h 11mCHF 135–343Train
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
8h 23mCHF 302–470Bus via Ghent
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Ghent Dampoortbus
- Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
23h 30mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Loughborough to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Baselcar
12h 8mCHF 181–317Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
6h 40mCHF 106–268Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
6h 3mCHF 140–304Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6mCHF 132–287Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 8mCHF 183–496Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 35mCHF 159–347Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 59mCHF 130–312Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Basel (BSL)plane STN - BSL
6h 12mCHF 134–281
Loughborough to Basel by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 310.
No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Basel. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Loughborough and Basel is 1209 km.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Basel without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 550.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Loughborough to Basel, including transfers.
Loughborough to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Loughborough to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
The best way to get from Loughborough to Basel is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 6m.
What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Basel Sbb via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 20h 6m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel via London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–250
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–190
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–30
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–30
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–80
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Loughborough to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basel is 1h ahead of Loughborough. It is currently 8:54 AM in Loughborough and 9:54 AM in Basel.
Loughborough to Basel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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