The average train between Budapest and Edinburgh takes 26h 49m and the fastest train takes 26h 29m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a week between Budapest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 2:58 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 5:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Edinburgh train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Budapest to Edinburgh train tickets online with RegioJet, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Edinburgh is 1,785.1 km. The road distance is 2,493 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Wien HBF, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 26h 26m.
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