Travelling by train from Basel to Ashford

Ready to travel from Basel to Ashford by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Basel and Ashford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$159.56, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train timetable for travel between Basel and Ashford

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Basel to Ashford by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:18

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:38

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:21

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:33

  • Average number of daily trains: 5 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour and 59 minutes

Train duration for trips from Basel to Ashford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 14 minutes, crossing a total distance of 630 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Basel and Ashford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Basel and Ashford up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Basel to Ashford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Ashford.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Basel and Ashford by train?

The train journey from Basel to Ashford covers 630 kilometres in total.

How much does a train ticket from Basel to Ashford cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is AU$159.56. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Basel to Ashford train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Ashford?

The fastest jouney takes 6 hours and 14 minutes.