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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 2.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 34h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 14m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 28m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Istanbul?

The distance between Cheltenham and Istanbul is 2735 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 34h 44m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Cheltenham to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Istanbul bus from?

Cheltenham to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 7:01 AM in Cheltenham and 10:01 AM in Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Istanbul?

Book your Cheltenham to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4393+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham to Istanbul 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 Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 Otogari
8h 55m
₺4,948–15,989
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
34h 44m
₺2,896–5,614
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 19m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
8h 14m
₺5,131–11,730
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 Otogari
9h 52m
₺7,135–25,420
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 14m
₺5,446–22,593
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 Otogari
8h 36m
₺5,048–19,840
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 45m
₺4,848–26,936
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus station
39h 28m
₺3,846–6,724
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
45h 33m
₺8,264–9,840
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station 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
₺7,978–16,737
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
30h 28m
₺25,237–37,720

Cheltenham to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 5hAverage Duration

₺7,978Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,734.9 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 39h 28m.

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