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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£353
Average price
£353
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 £353 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £353.
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 £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £322.
Distance: 869 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£350 Average Price | £171 Average Price | £92 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 9m Average total duration Fastest 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 3m Average total duration 27h 33m 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, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:34 Basel | 6h53 | 21:27 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
| 16:34 Basel | 8h49 | 01:23 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
| 19:34 Basel | 14h53 | 10:27 Birmingham | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Birmingham
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Trains from Basel to Birmingham run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £322 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 12:30. The fastest train covers the 869 km distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 869 km |
Average train duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £322 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 12:30 |
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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
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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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