The average train between Scotland and Budapest takes 32h 18m and the fastest train takes 30h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 twice daily between Scotland and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 32h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Budapest station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 18m.
Scotland to Budapest train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Budapest train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Scotland to Budapest train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Budapest is 1,873.4 km. The road distance is 2,622 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 22h 38m.