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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 35h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Bucharest and Constanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Istanbul?

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

The distance between Chester and Istanbul is 2786 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 35h 57m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Chester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Istanbul bus from?

Chester to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Istanbul train from?

Chester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Where does the Chester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Chester to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:45 PM in Chester and 2:45 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Chester to Istanbul train arrive?

Chester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4560+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Chester to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Istanbul by train, plane, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
8h 2m
₺4,444–16,047
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 57m
₺2,525–3,814
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
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
₺22,100–57,609
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
30h 20m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
8h 50m
₺5,457–76,568
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
8h 41m
₺7,975–24,673
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
9h 13m
₺5,288–21,194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constanta
4. Take the bus from Constanta Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
40h 30m
₺3,187–5,749
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the busferry from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Ploiești
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 20h
₺3,722–10,469
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
3d 6h
₺4,376–7,587
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
31h 26m
₺26,464–38,536

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

27Weekly Planes

4h 13mAverage Duration

₺2,726Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 2,785.6 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Bucharest, and Constanta Bus Station in around 40h 30m.

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.