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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Glasgow takes 26h 11m and the fastest train takes 25h 41m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Budapest to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 11m
Duration
1,596 mi
Distance
£438
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Budapest to Glasgow train times

Trains run twice a week between Budapest and Glasgow. The service departs Budapest at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Glasgow at 17:36:00. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)NightjetEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)NightjetEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail26h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Glasgow? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,595.6 mi
  • Duration: 26h 11m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Glasgow, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Budapest to Glasgow. However, you can take the train to Wien Hbf, walk to Wien Hbf, take the vehicle to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, walk to Brussels-Midi, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to London Kings Cross, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eötvös tér to Glasgow Central via Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Wien Hbf, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 27h 45m.

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