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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Budapest takes 27h 32m and the fastest train takes 25h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

27h 32m
Duration
2,009 km
Distance
Ft 200,498
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Watford to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Watford and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 27h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn GmbhÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCity29h 15m • 5 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity37h 22m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCity27h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity25h 30m • 5 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB IntercityÖBB EuroCity27h • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity25h 30m • 5 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity27h • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity25h 30m • 5 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity27h • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity25h 30m • 5 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity27h • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

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  • Distance: 2,009.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 32m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 25m.

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