The average train between Budapest and London takes 23h 36m and the fastest train takes 20h 9m. 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 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into London at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 23h 36m. 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 23h 36m.
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 Eurostar.
The distance between Budapest and London is 1,449.2 km. The road distance is 1,866 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to London St Pancras Intl via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 2m.