The average train between Stafford and Budapest takes 28h 54m and the fastest train takes 26h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 Stafford and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 28h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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 Stafford to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.
Stafford to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Stafford to Budapest train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Budapest is 1,611.4 km. The road distance is 2,195 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 19h 17m.