The average train between Budapest and London takes 27h 32m and the fastest train takes 26h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to London. 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 Budapest and London. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into London at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 27h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to London. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at London station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
Budapest to London train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to London train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Budapest to London train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and London is 1,449.2 km. The road distance is 1,872 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to London St Pancras Intl via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 10m.