- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
19 h
Average duration
21 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
708 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to London will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Basel to London without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $216.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $493 Average price | $323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 32m Average total duration 18h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to London:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to London costing on average $179 (€146).
A bus is $346 (€282) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $493 (€402).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 18h 2m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:44AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 21h41 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to London buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 18h35 | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 25h35 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 19h45 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Basel to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 439 miles (708 km) distance in 18h 15m.
Distance 439 miles (708 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5%. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in pubs and cafés.
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