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How to get fromCentral London to Budapestby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, subway, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Central London to Budapest by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, subway, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LHR - BUD
    5h 55m
    Ft 39,193–112,463

  2. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LGW - BUD
    6h 27m
    Ft 17,243–75,945

  3. Train via Stuttgart

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train 963 / ...
    4. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    18h 29m
    Ft 156,501–298,101

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 962 / ...
    28h 20m
    Ft 45,754–93,723

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    22h 27m
    Ft 79,451–175,051

  6. Fly London City Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LCY - BUD
    8h 3m
    Ft 76,984–165,404

  7. Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Green Park stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Green Park station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane STN - BUD
    6h 59m
    Ft 25,409–79,679

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LTN - BUD
    6h 54m
    Ft 22,545–95,315

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LHR - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    7h 38m
    Ft 42,763–134,213

  10. Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SEN - BUD
    7h 30m
    Ft 34,734–132,504

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingtrain train Nj / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Budapest-Delitrain train Ic
    24h 45m
    Ft 110,101–176,101

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Budapestcar car
    16h 32m
    Ft 143,291–191,851

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Budapestcar car
    17h 39m
    Ft 105,192–175,277

Central London to Budapest by subway, train, and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
TicketFt 156,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa City, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Northfields station 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 29m.

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