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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Leicester takes 22h 59m and the fastest train takes 17h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 59m
Duration
1,182 mi
Distance
£425
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Budapest to Leicester train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Budapest and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways18h 40m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 13m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 7m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways22h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways18h 40m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 13m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 36m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways22h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways18h 40m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 10m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 7m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways17h 40m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 30m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 11m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways17h 11m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways22h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways18h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways22h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways18h 40m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Leicester? 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: 1,182.4 mi
  • Duration: 22h 59m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Leicester via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 11m.

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