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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£546
Average price
£554
Fastest journey
11 h 21 m
Average duration
18 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Glasgow will cost around £554 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £546.
To travel from Basel to Glasgow you need to make at least 4 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, and a train costs an average of £546.
Distance: 1229 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£551 Average Price | £226 Average Price | £125 Average Price Cheapest |
19h 44m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 26m Average total duration 35h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:54 Basel | 11h21 | 22:15 Glasgow | 4 changes | |
| 16:54 Basel | 19h15 | 12:09 Glasgow | 4 changes | |
| 19:24 Basel | 23h50 | 19:14 Glasgow | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Glasgow
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Trains from Basel to Glasgow run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £546 but you can travel from only £76 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 1229 km distance in 11h 21m.
Distance 1229 km |
Average train duration 19h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £546 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 11h 21m |
First train 07:09 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Basel to Glasgow trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Basel and Glasgow from £76. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Basel to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Glasgow
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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