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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Edinburgh takes 31h 6m and the fastest train takes 25h 33m. 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 6m
Duration
1,474 mi
Distance
£522
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
22h 28m
£407–957

Budapest to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Budapest and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:54 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,474.3 mi
  • Duration: 31h 6m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Edinburgh Waverley via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 22h 28m.

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