The average train between Manchester and Budapest takes 30h 58m and the fastest train takes 28h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Manchester to Budapest. 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 once daily between Manchester and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 30h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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33h 47m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Budapest? 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 Manchester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.
Manchester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Manchester to Budapest train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Budapest is 1,637.6 km. The road distance is 2,275 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 20h 12m.