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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Istanbul is to bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 43h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 9h and costs 6.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Ayr to Istanbul?

The distance between Ayr and Istanbul is 2984 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 43h 29m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Ayr to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Istanbul bus from?

Ayr to Istanbul bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Istanbul bus arrive?

Ayr to Istanbul bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ayr and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Ayr. It is currently 6:35 PM in Ayr and 9:35 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4553+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Ayr to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Ayr to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, car, car train, busferry, night train, 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul (IST)GLA - IST
9h 38m
₺6,109–21,531
Bus, bus and ferry, train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 23h
₺3,468–10,868
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
43h 29m
₺5,140–7,963
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ayr to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
33h 37m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)GLA - SAW
11h 15m
₺5,122–16,052
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul (IST)EDI - IST
9h
₺6,161–17,019
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EDI - SAW
9h 43m
₺5,174–20,540
Bus via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
4. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
2d 7h
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the busferry from Milton Keynes Newport Pagnell to Arad, Autogara Transdara
4. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Razgrad
5. Take the bus from Razgrad to Kotel
6. Take the bus from Kotel to Istanbul Otogari
2d 10h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
34h 44m
₺29,165–42,439

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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7h 57mAverage Duration

₺4,326Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,984.4 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest Obor, Gara Obor, Piata Mihail Kogalniceanu, Izvor, Păcii, and București, Autogara Militari in around 43h 29m.

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