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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺ and takes 34h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 34.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Istanbul via Teg and Tiranë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brighton 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 Brighton to Istanbul?

The distance between Brighton and Istanbul is 2541 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 34h 39m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Brighton to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Istanbul bus from?

Brighton to Istanbul bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, depart from Brighton station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Istanbul train from?

Brighton to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Bus or fly from Brighton to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 34.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Brighton to Istanbul bus arrive?

Brighton to Istanbul bus services, operated by Anumi Travel, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 8:14 AM in Brighton and 10:14 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Brighton to Istanbul train arrive?

Brighton to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4271+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Brighton to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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 Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
7h 28m
₺3,858–33,653
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 39m
₺5,404–9,052
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brighton 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
₺24,577–46,486
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 39m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 46m
₺7,909–19,765
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
9h 11m
₺5,504–20,987
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
9h 3m
₺7,991–27,966
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LGW - SAW
7h 51m
₺5,771–24,674
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
9h 11m
₺5,226–24,307
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 20m
₺8,950–9,841
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tiranë to Istanbulbus
2d 1h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
3d 1h
₺6,452–14,076
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
28h 53m
₺23,532–37,093

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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3h 56mAverage Duration

₺2,561Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,540.7 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton to Istanbul via Tirana, Teg, 9 Katëshet B, and Tiranë in around 2d 1h.

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