The average train between Budapest and London takes 23h 11m and the fastest train takes 21h 2m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Budapest and London. The earliest departure is at 7:55 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 Gl.5-10 and take an average of 23h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to London? 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.
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 Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.
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 Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 17h 15m.