How to travel from Budapest to Manchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Budapest and Manchester is around 1,692km (1,051 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Budapest to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manchester → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Manchester (MAN).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost£72($85)
+ 6 others3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£480($570)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Arad then take a ferry to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Žilina bus station and then to Sheffield then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.
- Duration2 days 9h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Manchester.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£400($470)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Manchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Budapest to Manchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Budapest and Manchester is around 1,692km (1,051 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,638km (1,018 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Budapest and Manchester by plane.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Manchester is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Manchester is to fly which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Manchester. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Romanian Railways (CFR), RegioJet, Nightjet, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Budapest and Manchester. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 20h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Budapest and Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Budapest and Manchester. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Manchester (MAN). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Budapest and Manchester with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
Ryanair, Jet2.com, Ryanair UK, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France and KLM fly between Budapest and Manchester. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Budapest to Manchester typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Budapest to Manchester. We recommend that you fly from Budapest (BUD) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Manchester is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Manchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 45m | £72($85) | every 30 mins | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 4h 25m | £125($150) | hourly | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £165($195) | hourly | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 5h 20m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
Train | 20h 25m | £480($570) | 5 times a week | 2,069km (1,286 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 13h | £125($145) | 4 times a week | 2,658km (1,651 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 9h | £74($87) | twice a week | 2,405km (1,494 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 15m | £400($470) | every 2 hours | 2,045km (1,271 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Budapest and Manchester
Airlines
Jet2.com
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Bus companies
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Eurobus SK
Airports near Manchester
The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Manchester
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Manchester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Manchester