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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and United Kingdom takes 42h 23m and the fastest train takes 41h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to United Kingdom. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 23m
Duration
1,612 mi
Distance
£434
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to United Kingdom train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and United Kingdom. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into United Kingdom at 22:07:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 42h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)42h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)42h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)41h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)42h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)42h 38m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)42h 38m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,611.7 mi
  • Duration: 42h 23m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and United Kingdom?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Charing Cross station via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Euston station in around 33h 19m.

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