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 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ 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 25m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, 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 2650 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 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 3:38 AM in Ashford and 6:38 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 4210+ 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 28m
₺6,061–19,476
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 25m
₺3,542–19,737
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
31h 53m
₺4,009–5,640
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 1h
₺20,319–48,891
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
26h 13m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)plane LCY - IST
9h 23m
₺14,893–47,020
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 29m
₺3,596–16,701
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 27m
₺3,991–22,846
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 26m
₺6,483–35,680
Bus via Constanța
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
3. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
36h 13m
₺4,640–7,724
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
44h 11m
₺9,026–10,326
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 19h
₺4,838–11,367
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
27h 27m
₺23,742–34,794

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

72Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

₺3,737Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,649.8 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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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