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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $404.
Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)
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$138 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $404 Average price | $356 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 39m Average total duration 29h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 38m Average total duration 25h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to London:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to London costing on average $166 (€134).
A flight is $267 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to London costing on average $404 (€326).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 8m.
Bus takes on average 29h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to London
How to get from Budapest to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:40 PM45h30Budapest6:10 PMLondon$1581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:40 PM45h30Budapest6:10 PMLondon$1581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:45 PM37h30Budapest8:15 AMLondon$1971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:25 AM44h45Budapest8:10 AMLondon$1961One-way0 transfers
- 10:59 PM43h11Budapest6:10 PMLondon$2051One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Budapest to London
The journey from Budapest to London is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. The trip between these two busy capital cities is convenient whether you choose to travel by bus or plane. Depending on the mode of transit and time of departure, journey times vary between 2 hours and 35 minutes and 28 hours and 15 minutes. Key departure points in Budapest include the Autóbuszállomás and Könyves Kálmán körút bus stations, as well as the airport. Buses and flights from Budapest to London are available 7 days a week.
Cheap Flights to London | Flights from Budapest to London
Budapest to London Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€66 |
28:15 h |
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€75 |
2:35 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Budapest to London?
Cheapest way to travel from Budapest to London
Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Budapest to London. Buses traveling from Budapest to London depart from either Budapest's Autóbuszállomás or Könyves Kálmán körút bus stations. The journey is run by Eurolines France, FlixBus, and Student Agency. The trip takes at least 28 hours and 15 minutes, which is perfect for slow travelers that want see a lot of the countryside along the way.
Fastest way to travel from Budapest to London
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Budapest to London. Flights that go from Budapest to London depart from Budapest's airport and arrive at one of London's 6 airports after an approximately 2 hour and thirty-five minute flight time. Over 30 direct flights travel from Budapest to London every day, with the first departing at 6:00 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Budapest to London include Air Berlin, EasyJet, Lufthansa, and Air Europa.
Most popular way to travel from Budapest to London
Flying is by far the most popular way to travel from Budapest to London. Flights are conveniently offered all around the clock, and it is significantly faster than traveling by bus. Traveling from Budapest to London by plane allows you to choose which airport in London you would like to arrive to.
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to London:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to London costing on average $166 (€134).
A flight is $267 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to London costing on average $404 (€326).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 8m.
Bus takes on average 29h 9m.
- Around 84 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, KLM to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trans Nicolaescu to go to London by bus.
- 12 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Malta Air.
- 0 direct buses per day with Trans Nicolaescu.
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