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 via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs 3.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 34h 42m.

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 9m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

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 Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Korçë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 23m.

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 3h.

How far is it from Brighton to Istanbul?

The distance between Brighton and Istanbul is 2536 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 via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 34h 42m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 9m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 23m.

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 3h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 4:38 PM in Brighton and 7:38 PM 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 4553+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 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
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
7h 9m
₺3,175–16,318
Train, bus, night train via London Luton Airport (LTN)
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
34h 42m
₺3,400–6,556
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 3h
₺19,411–46,524
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 35m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
8h 27m
₺7,715–23,845
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h 19m
₺4,360–12,566
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
8h 37m
₺5,422–15,811
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
8h 46m
₺9,247–35,045
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
42h 55m
₺8,141–10,611
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Korçë
3. Take the bus from Korçë to Istanbul
47h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Station29 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 1h
₺5,824–8,245
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 43m
₺23,796–34,683

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

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Distance: 2,535.7 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton to Istanbul via Tirana, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, and Korçë in around 47h 23m.

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