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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Watford takes 22h 13m and the fastest train takes 16h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Watford. 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 13m
Duration
1,102 mi
Distance
£377
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Budapest to Watford train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Budapest and Watford. 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 Watford at 5:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains17h 33m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains24h 34m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains25h 30m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains21h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains17h 33m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains24h 34m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains25h 30m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains21h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains17h 33m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains24h 34m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains25h 30m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains21h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains17h 33m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains24h 34m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains26h 1m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains21h 29m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains17h 33m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains24h 33m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains25h 30m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains22h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast25h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains25h 38m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarWest Midlands Trains16h 27m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,101.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 13m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Watford Junction via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 17h 29m.

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