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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Chester takes 26h 36m and the fastest train takes 23h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 36m
Duration
1,262 mi
Distance
£445
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Budapest to Chester train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Budapest and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast29h 12m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 11m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 8m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast29h 12m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 11m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 8m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast29h 12m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 11m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 8m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast29h 12m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast27h 11m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast23h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast29h 11m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast26h 10m • 4 changes
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    RegioJetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast26h 8m • 4 changes
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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast24h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,262.5 mi
  • Duration: 26h 36m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Chester via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 27m.

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