The average train between Birmingham and Budapest takes 28h 48m and the fastest train takes 26h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 28h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.
Birmingham to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Birmingham to Budapest train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Budapest is 1,589.3 km. The road distance is 2,162 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 19h 19m.