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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Istanbul is to bus which costs 4.400 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 41h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 53m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgend and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 43m.

How far is it from Bridgend to Istanbul?

The distance between Bridgend and Istanbul is 2753 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgend to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 43m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Bridgend to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgend to Istanbul bus from?

Bridgend to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.

Bus or fly from Bridgend to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bridgend to Istanbul is to fly which takes 11h 19m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 34.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.400 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 41h 43m.

Where does the Bridgend to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bridgend and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Bridgend. It is currently 5:33 PM in Bridgend and 8:33 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Bridgend to Istanbul - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Bridgend to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST)plane CWL - IST
11h 19m
₺7,870–33,510
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
41h 43m
₺4,405–7,597
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
36h 43m
₺6,790–13,458
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bridgend to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
29h 52m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane CWL - SAW
12h 12m
₺6,883–31,531
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
9h 29m
₺10,076–27,174
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)plane BRS - IST
8h 53m
₺7,274–19,301
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
10h 10m
₺9,432–26,313
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRS - SAW
9h 31m
₺6,787–13,322
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
10h 37m
₺8,249–24,055
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
10h 13m
₺8,945–23,334
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 39m
₺13,840–19,175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bridgend to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 4h
₺14,056–23,374
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bridgend to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
31h 6m
₺27,299–39,255

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

18Weekly Planes

9h 41mAverage Duration

₺7,647Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,753.4 km
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Istanbul, Turkey?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 41h 43m.

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