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Trip Overview

The train between London and Budapest takes 19h 31m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from London 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.

19h 31m
Duration
1,981 km
Distance
Ft 196,896
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

London to Budapest train times

Trains run twice a week between London and Budapest. The service departs London at 12:31 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Budapest at 09:02:00. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 19h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiTransdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity19h 31m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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.

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  • Distance: 1,980.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 31m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 21m.

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