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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 31h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ashford International and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Ashford to Istanbul?

The distance between Ashford and Istanbul is 2686 km.

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

The best way to get from Ashford to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 31h 53m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Ashford to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Istanbul train from?

Ashford to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

What is the time difference between Ashford and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Ashford. It is currently 6:54 AM in Ashford and 9:54 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Ashford to Istanbul train arrive?

Ashford to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ashford to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Ashford to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car train, car, 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 London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 29m
₺4,142–15,561
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
31h 53m
₺3,499–5,207
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺21,105–52,333
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 15m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 16m
₺6,377–19,228
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 9m
₺15,219–46,100
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 6m
₺4,287–19,838
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 6m
₺4,001–20,392
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 7m
₺8,259–24,760
Bus via Constanța
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
36h 13m
₺4,121–7,242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 10h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 19h
₺4,525–10,780
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
27h 24m
₺23,136–34,685

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

57Weekly Planes

3h 46mAverage Duration

₺2,357Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,686.5 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a train from Ashford International to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Dover Priory, Dover, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 36h 13m.

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