The average train between United Kingdom and Budapest takes 25h 56m and the fastest train takes 25h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from United Kingdom is at 2:21 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 25h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from United Kingdom to Budapest. However, there are services departing from United Kingdom station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.
United Kingdom to Budapest train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
United Kingdom to Budapest train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your United Kingdom to Budapest train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between United Kingdom and Budapest is 1,741.7 km. The road distance is 1,984 km.
You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 13m.