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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Chester is to bus which costs £170 - £230 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Chester is to fly and train which takes 9h 11m and costs £150 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Chester. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Chester. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Chester via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Chester?

The distance between Istanbul and Chester is 1744 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 9m and costs £350 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Istanbul to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Chester bus from?

Istanbul to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Chester train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Chester bus arrive?

Istanbul to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Chester?

Chester is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:14 AM in Istanbul and 8:14 AM in Chester.

Where does the Istanbul to Chester train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1107+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Chester 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 Istanbul to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane IST - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 11m
£152–347
Night train, bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
3d 6h
£91–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Ost to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
41h 9m
£352–646
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
2d 4h
£302–536
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
30h 23m
£564–764
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SAW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
9h 37m
£182–1,737
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
9h 58m
£160–384
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
10h 19m
£130–434
Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
10h 39m
£185–399
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
11h 13m
£132–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
2d
£177–221
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to London Stonebridgebus
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
2d 14h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
31h 24m
£453–692

Istanbul to Chester by bus, train, and foot

1Weekly Services

41h 9mAverage Duration

£352Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,734 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Chester Bus Interchange via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and London Victoria in around 2d.

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