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 3.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 34h 38m.

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 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

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 2732 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 38m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 9:09 AM in Cheltenham and 12:09 PM 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 4182+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
8h 2m
₺6,566–17,328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
39h 28m
₺3,646–7,148
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 38m
₺3,845–5,684
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
29h 19m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
9h 3m
₺8,761–21,737
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
8h 15m
₺6,179–24,349
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
10h 15m
₺6,554–18,228
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BRS - SAW
8h 36m
₺5,820–10,355
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
10h 7m
₺6,193–22,229
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
44h 11m
₺11,419–15,272
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 5h
₺9,636–16,445
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
30h 33m
₺24,815–37,733

Cheltenham to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 5hAverage Duration

₺9,636Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,731.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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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