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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Scotland takes 26h 1m and the fastest train takes 25h 41m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest to Scotland. 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 1m
Duration
1,596 mi
Distance
£443
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Scotland train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Budapest and Scotland. The service departs Budapest at 4:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Scotland at 17:36:00. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Scotland? 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 1m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Budapest to Scotland. 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 Clark Ádám tér to Glasgow Central via Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Wien Hbf, Wien Hbf, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 27h 2m.

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