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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£229
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1785 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Budapest to Edinburgh you need to make at least 5 changes.
6:5532h15Budapest15:10EdinburghFind prices5 changes- 19:5539h16Budapest11:11EdinburghFind prices5 changes
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9:5533h16Budapest19:11Edinburgh£6861One-way5 changes
- 6:5532h15Budapest15:10EdinburghFind prices5 changes
- 9:5533h16Budapest19:11Edinburgh£6861One-way5 changes
- 19:5539h16Budapest11:11EdinburghFind prices5 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £686.
Distance: 1785 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£686 Average Price | £140 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 42h 50m Average total duration 42h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Edinburgh trains for today, Wednesday 29 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:55 Budapest | 39h13 | 11:08 Edinburgh | 5 changes | |
| Thursday 30 July | |||||
| 6:55 Budapest | 32h15 | 15:10 Edinburgh | 5 changes | |
| 9:55 Budapest | 33h16 | 19:11 Edinburgh | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Edinburgh
Hungary
United Kingdom
Trains from Budapest to Edinburgh run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £686 but you can travel from only £38 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 1785 km distance in 32h 14m.
Distance 1785 km |
Average train duration 35h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £686 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 32h 14m |
First train 6:55 |
Last train 19:55 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Edinburgh trainsHungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Budapest and Edinburgh from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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