The average train between Budapest and Scotland takes 30h 55m and the fastest train takes 28h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Scotland. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Scotland at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 30h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Scotland? 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 Scotland. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Scotland station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
Budapest to Scotland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Scotland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Budapest to Scotland train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Scotland is 1,873.4 km. The road distance is 2,386 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Glasgow Central via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 22h 13m.