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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 4.400 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 36h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Exeter to Istanbul?

The distance between Exeter and Istanbul is 2835 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 33m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Exeter to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Istanbul bus from?

Exeter to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Bus or fly from Exeter to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Exeter to Istanbul is to fly which takes 10h 34m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Exeter to Istanbul bus arrive?

Exeter to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 1:38 PM in Exeter and 4:38 PM in Istanbul.

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

Book your Exeter to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Exeter to Istanbul - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Exeter 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 6m
₺8,889–22,599
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 33m
₺4,408–11,083
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 55m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
8h 48m
₺5,573–22,908
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 28m
₺7,199–19,771
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading 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
11h 19m
₺5,458–25,661
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
10h 3m
₺6,643–17,199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)BRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 53m
₺5,390–21,167
Fly Exeter to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Istanbul (IST)EXT - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 49m
₺8,791–37,498
Fly Exeter to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EXT - SAW
10h 34m
₺8,174–36,239
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
45h 33m
₺9,570–13,473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 6h
₺8,279–17,665
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 2h
₺8,909–18,389
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
31h 4m
₺26,250–39,183

Exeter to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 6hAverage Duration

₺8,279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,835 km
Duration: 10h 6m

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

Loganair and Pegasus Airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 6h.

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