What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Turkey?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Turkey is to bus which costs 3.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 42h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Turkey?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Turkey is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Turkey?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Istanbul Emniyet Otogar via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Turkey?

The distance between Cardiff and Turkey is 3173 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Turkey without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Turkey without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 5m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Turkey?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Cardiff to Turkey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Turkey bus from?

Cardiff to Turkey bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Turkey bus arrive?

Cardiff to Turkey bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Turkey?

Turkey is 3h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:10 AM in Cardiff and 7:10 AM in Turkey.

Where can I stay near Turkey?

There are 4552+ hotels available in Turkey.

Cardiff to Turkey - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Turkey by train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Antalya Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Antalya Airport (AYT)BRS - AYT
9h 7m
₺4,223–10,511
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So to Istanbul Emniyet Otogar
42h 48m
₺3,776–6,857
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 5m
₺3,953–8,590
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)BRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
8h 52m
₺8,131–16,349
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
10h 25m
₺6,005–18,985
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
8h 37m
₺5,314–21,010
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Aksaray
10h 2m
₺8,070–23,277
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
9h 35m
₺6,188–14,646
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Antalya Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Antalya Airport (AYT)BHX - AYT
10h 15m
₺4,097–19,647
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 15m
₺6,579–19,368
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
44h 31m
₺10,703–15,137
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 5h
₺8,102–16,883
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
30h 47m
₺25,993–38,812

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Antalya Airport (AYT) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

₺4,364Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,172.6 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Turkey?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Istanbul Emniyet Otogar via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So in around 42h 48m.

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