The average train between Carlisle and Budapest takes 31h 34m and the fastest train takes 29h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Budapest. 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 Carlisle and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 31h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 34m.
Carlisle to Budapest train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Budapest train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Carlisle to Budapest train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 6 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Budapest is 1,728 km. The road distance is 2,460 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 21h 25m.