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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 3.200 ₺ - 5.000 ₺ and takes 33h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Luton, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Istanbul?

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

The distance between Cambridge and Istanbul is 2595 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 33h 50m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 5.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Cambridge to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Istanbul bus from?

Cambridge to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Istanbul train from?

Cambridge to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Bus or fly from Cambridge to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.900 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 38h 18m.

Where does the Cambridge to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cambridge to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 1:29 PM in Cambridge and 4:29 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Cambridge to Istanbul train arrive?

Cambridge to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Cambridge to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Cambridge to Istanbul by plane, bus, night train, 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 Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
7h 37m
₺2,912–14,834
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 21m
₺2,730–16,261
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
33h 50m
₺3,278–4,926
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
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
₺21,136–43,931
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 50m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 46m
₺6,792–20,025
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 53m
₺4,986–38,923
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
7h 34m
₺5,699–14,813
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
38h 18m
₺3,910–6,961
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
46h 17m
₺10,909–13,107
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the busferry from London Edmunton to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 23h
₺5,666–12,381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
29h 3m
₺25,525–36,692

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

44Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

₺2,129Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Istanbul.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,595.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Luton, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 38h 18m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.