What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 37h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 10h 46m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 13m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Istanbul?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Istanbul is 2861 km.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 37h 4m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Istanbul bus from?

Aberystwyth to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Istanbul bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Aberystwyth and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 8:31 AM in Aberystwyth and 11:31 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4349+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Aberystwyth to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
11h 23m
₺6,316–24,224
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
37h 4m
₺3,089–7,846
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
31h 22m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
10h 46m
₺5,299–21,025
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 37m
₺4,588–16,032
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
12h 15m
₺5,771–20,833
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
12h 41m
₺6,291–23,803
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
42h 13m
₺3,417–6,875
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the busferry from Birmingham to Ploiești
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 19h
₺4,336–14,171
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Sandwell & Dudley
2. Take the busferry from Birmingham West Bromwich to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
3d 5h
₺6,942–13,900
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
32h 30m
₺26,893–39,013

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

₺4,407Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,860.7 km
Duration: 11h 23m

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You can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 42h 13m.

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