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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 7h 58m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Colchester to Istanbul?

The distance between Colchester and Istanbul is 2608 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train via Northampton which takes 37h 7m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Colchester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Istanbul bus from?

Colchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Colchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:21 PM in Colchester and 8:21 PM in Istanbul.

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

Book your Colchester to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
7h 58m
₺3,274–12,154
Train, bus, night train via Northampton
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Silverstone Race CircuitScb
3. Take the bus from Northampton to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
37h 7m
₺5,664–11,023
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 43m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 17m
₺6,616–21,058
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 13m
₺4,178–20,838
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
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
9h 31m
₺3,978–21,372
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 38m
₺7,391–21,413
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
43h 36m
₺9,245–13,102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 4h
₺9,158–18,567
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Plovdiv Bus Station South
4. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
2d 5h
₺9,358–20,388
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 22h
₺5,238–14,297
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 50m
₺24,344–36,430

Colchester to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 4hAverage Duration

₺9,158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,608.4 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 4h.

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