- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$450
Average price
$499
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
32
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to London will cost around $499 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $450.
It's difficult to get from Basel to London without transferring at least once.
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9031Omio 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 flight with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 flight costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $176.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$332 Average price | $132 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $329 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to London costing on average $133 (€107).
A flight is $201 (€162) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to London costing on average $332 (€268).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
You'll arrive about 3h 41m sooner (5h 31m by train vs 9h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $332 (€268) compared to roughly $329 (€265) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96206+ 9530+ 9023 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h09 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96206+ 9530+ 9043 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 12h14 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96206+ 9530+ 9047 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 13h09 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96208+ 9578+ 9023 | 6:51 AM Basel SBB | 6h39 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96208+ 9578+ 9043 | 6:51 AM Basel SBB | 11h44 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96208+ 9578+ 9047 | 6:51 AM Basel SBB | 12h39 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 9568+ 9047 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 12h09 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 9568+ 9027 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h09 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 9568+ 9043 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 11h14 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9206+ 9043 | 8:25 AM Basel SBB | 10h10 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9206+ 9047 | 8:25 AM Basel SBB | 11h05 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9206+ 9031 | 8:25 AM Basel SBB | 7h05 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
96218+ 2356+ 9043 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 9h14 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96218+ 2356+ 9037 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h39 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96218+ 2356+ 9047 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 10h09 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96112 · 96264+ 9574+ 9063 | 10:38 AM Basel SBB | 12h52 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
96112 · 96264+ 9574+ 9043 | 10:38 AM Basel SBB | 7h57 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
96112 · 96264+ 9574+ 9047 | 10:38 AM Basel SBB | 8h52 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
96222+ 9590+ 9063 | 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 12h09 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 9590+ 9043 | 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 9590+ 9047 | 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 8h09 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9218+ 9051 | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 8h04 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9218+ 9047 | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h56 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9218+ 9063 | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 10h56 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
96282+ 2440+ 9063 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 10h06 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96282+ 2440+ 9055 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 8h06 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
96118 · 832356+ 2440+ 9063 | 1:38 PM Basel SBB | 9h52 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
96118 · 832356+ 2440+ 9055 | 1:38 PM Basel SBB | 7h52 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
9222+ 9055 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h56 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
9222+ 9063 | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 8h56 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
96230+ 2362+ 9063 | 3:51 PM Basel SBB | 7h39 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
9226+ 9063 | 4:34 PM Basel SBB | 6h56 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Basel to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $176 (€142) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 439 miles (708 km) distance in 6h 56m.
Distance 439 miles (708 km) |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $176 (€142) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 56m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
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Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Basel to London trains use the Basel Markthalle to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel Markthalle is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Markthalle has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Markthalle.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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