Train Budapest to Edinburgh from £508 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Edinburgh takes 31h 43m and the fastest train takes 28h 41m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

31h 43m
Duration: 1,474 mi
Distance: £508
Average price: Twice daily
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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

21h 27m

£392–818

Budapest to Edinburgh train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 31h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

10:55 AM → 4:27 PM
Arrives next day
29h 32m • 4 changes
7:55 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
30h 39m • 4 changes
10:55 AM → 4:27 PM
Arrives next day
29h 32m • 4 changes
7:55 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
30h 39m • 4 changes
7:55 PM → 11:36 PM
Arrives next day
27h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

6:50 AM → 1:29 PM
Arrives next day
30h 39m • 4 changes
7:55 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives +2 days
40h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

6:50 AM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
31h 37m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,474.1 mi
Duration: 31h 43m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 21h 27m.

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