The average train between London Paddington and Budapest takes 26h 58m and the fastest train takes 24h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from London Paddington 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 London Paddington and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 26h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 48m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to Budapest. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.
London Paddington to Budapest train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London Paddington to Budapest train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your London Paddington to Budapest train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between London Paddington and Budapest is 1,452.8 km. The road distance is 1,985 km.
You can take a subway from Paddington to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 5m.