The average train between Glasgow and Budapest takes 32h 56m and the fastest train takes 28h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 32h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Budapest? 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 Glasgow to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
Glasgow to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Glasgow to Budapest train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Budapest is 1,843.1 km. The road distance is 2,622 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 22h 37m.