The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to London
Cheapest price
£379
Average price
£406
Fastest journey
6 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
708 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to London will cost around £406 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £379.
To travel from Basel to London you need to make at least one change.
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9047Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Basel to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £240.
Distance: 708 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£240 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £113 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to London trains for today, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9210+ 9039 | 09:34 Basel Markthalle | 6h56 | 16:30 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
9218+ 9047 | 11:34 Basel Markthalle | 6h56 | 18:30 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
9222+ 9055 | 13:34 Basel Markthalle | 6h56 | 20:30 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 4 January | |||||
9206+ 9031 | 07:34 Basel Markthalle | 6h56 | 14:30 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Basel to London by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to London
Trains from Basel to London run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £240 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 708 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 708 km |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £240 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Basel to London trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Basel and London from £27. 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 London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and London
- 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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