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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs 3.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 34h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via North Terminal Bus Station, London Victoria, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges 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 2h.

How far is it from Crawley to Istanbul?

The distance between Crawley and Istanbul is 2504 km.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 34h 9m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Crawley to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Istanbul bus from?

Crawley to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Istanbul train from?

Crawley to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Bus or fly from Crawley to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Crawley to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 45h 57m.

Where does the Crawley to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Crawley and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Crawley. It is currently 10:17 AM in Crawley and 1:17 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Crawley to Istanbul train arrive?

Crawley to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4553+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

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

Fly London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
6h 41m
₺2,869–15,756
Train, bus, night train via London Luton Airport (LTN)
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
34h 9m
₺3,243–5,691
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intl
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 2h
₺19,477–46,734
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Crawley to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 4m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
7h 54m
₺7,622–22,691
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 56m
₺4,444–13,321
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
8h 4m
₺5,265–14,946
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
8h 24m
₺9,331–35,800
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
42h 39m
₺8,252–10,198
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
45h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station291
2. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 1h
₺5,588–7,994
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Crawley to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 13m
₺23,869–34,789

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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Distance: 2,503.7 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

Wizz Air UK and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to İstanbul Esenler via North Terminal Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 45h 57m.

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