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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which costs 3.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 48m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via London Victoria, Buchurest and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Istanbul?

The distance between Basingstoke and Istanbul is 2600 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train via Birmingham which takes 36h and costs 4.800 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Basingstoke to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Istanbul bus from?

Basingstoke to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Istanbul bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 3:26 PM in Basingstoke and 6:26 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4432+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Basingstoke to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Istanbul by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 50m
₺5,905–20,052
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 48m
₺3,408–17,137
Train, bus, night train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h
₺4,888–14,881
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 42m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h 27m
₺5,323–12,640
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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
9h 50m
₺8,041–26,798
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink 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 49m
₺5,876–14,655
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 3m
₺9,240–33,839
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
43h 17m
₺9,275–11,106
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria806
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
4. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
47h 30m
₺8,818–10,022
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 1h
₺6,840–13,799
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 50m
₺24,523–35,589

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

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4h 11mAverage Duration

₺4,206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,600.1 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel in around 47h 30m.

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