What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester is to night train and bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 34h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Manchester, Coach Station via Constanta and Bucharest Obor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Manchester?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Manchester is 1702 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester without a car is to night train and bus which takes 34h 41m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Manchester bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Manchester bus services, operated by Simpa Trans, depart from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Manchester train from?

Istanbul (State) to Manchester train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Manchester?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 40h 31m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Manchester bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Manchester bus services, operated by Simpa Trans, arrive at Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Manchester?

Manchester is 3h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 5:11 PM in Istanbul (State) and 2:11 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Manchester train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Manchester train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3423+ hotels available in Manchester.

Istanbul (State) to Manchester - 13 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Manchester by plane, night train, bus, 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 Istanbul to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IST - MAN
7h 32m
£49–240
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
34h 41m
£41–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
2d 4h
£267–799
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
30h 38m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SAW - MAN
7h 17m
£89–1,276
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)SAW - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
9h 57m
£88–292
Fly Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)IST - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
10h 48m
£109–319
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
9h 52m
£112–304
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
9h 27m
£90–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So
2. Take the bus from Constanta to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
40h 31m
£52–76
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
3. Take the busferry from Ploiești to Manchester, Coach Station
2d 18h
£61–187
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadilly
3d 5h
£77–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Manchester
31h 40m
£476–690

Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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4h 21mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,692.5 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Manchester, England?

easyJet and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Emniyet Otogar to Manchester, Coach Station via Constanta and Bucharest Obor in around 40h 31m.

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