The average train between Brighton and Budapest takes 26h 45m and the fastest train takes 26h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 Brighton and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 12:58 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 26h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Budapest station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
Brighton to Budapest train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Budapest train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Brighton to Budapest train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Budapest is 1,438.3 km. The road distance is 2,066 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 19h 16m.