The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£357
Average price
£357
Fastest journey
6 h 53 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
869 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Birmingham will cost around £357 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £357.
To travel from Basel to Birmingham you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £330.
Distance: 869 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£359 Average Price | £166 Average Price | £89 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 5m Average total duration 24h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Birmingham trains for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:34 Basel | 7h22 | 15:56 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:34 Basel | 7h23 | 17:57 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:34 Basel | 7h22 | 19:56 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:34 Basel | 6h53 | 21:27 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
![]() | 16:34 Basel | 8h29 | 01:03 Birmingham | 3 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Basel to Birmingham by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Birmingham
Trains from Basel to Birmingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £330 but you can travel from only £63 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 09:27. The fastest train covers the 869 km distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 869 km |
Average train duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £330 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 09:27 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Basel to Birmingham trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Basel and Birmingham from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Birmingham
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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