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

The cheapest way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺ and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between England and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between England and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leicester Square station and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from England to Istanbul?

The distance between England and Istanbul is 2562 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 16m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from England to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Istanbul bus from?

England to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Istanbul train from?

England to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from England to Istanbul?

The best way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 44h 8m.

Where does the England to Istanbul bus arrive?

England to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between England and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of England. It is currently 1:32 AM in England and 4:32 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the England to Istanbul train arrive?

England to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

England to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from England to Istanbul by plane, bus, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 6m
₺5,553–17,053
Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 7m
₺2,959–12,600
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Augsburg Hbf83
3. Take the bus from Augsburg to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
34h 16m
₺11,818–32,160
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺19,846–48,805
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 21m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 7m
₺3,600–12,841
Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
7h 42m
₺4,542–20,341
Fly Birmingham Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 11m
₺4,307–13,680
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 24m
₺3,046–16,632
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
44h 8m
₺9,040–11,166
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 1h
₺7,701–16,013
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 22h
₺4,329–14,021
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 29m
₺23,899–35,787

England to Istanbul by subway, train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

34h 16mAverage Duration

₺11,818Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,562.3 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between England and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Victoria Station, London Victoria, Bucharest, Gara de Nord, Valea Cascadelor, and București, Autogara Militari in around 44h 8m.

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