The average train between Budapest and Manchester takes 27h 40m and the fastest train takes 23h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Manchester. 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 day between Budapest and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 27h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Manchester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Manchester station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
Budapest to Manchester train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Manchester train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Budapest to Manchester train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Manchester is 1,637.6 km. The road distance is 2,039 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Manchester Piccadilly via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 36m.