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 £55 - £110 and takes 39h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Chester is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 35m and costs £55 - £270.

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 Constanta, Bucharest Obor and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.

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 Meidling, Paris Nord 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 1746 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 35h 32m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 Constanța station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Chester?

Chester is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:06 AM in Istanbul and 9:06 PM 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 972+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IST - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 35m
£55–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
35h 32m
£74–159
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 Chester
2d 4h
£277–879
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
30h 24m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SAW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 41m
£68–308
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
9h 52m
£95–298
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 New Street to Crewe
9h 49m
£93–244
Bus to Istanbul, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
11h 6m
£155–507
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)SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
11h 10m
£108–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
2. Take the bus from Constanta to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Liverpool, Liverpool One
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
39h 54m
£56–103
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 Liverpool, Liverpool One
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
2d 19h
£66–198
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chester
3d 7h
£80–198
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 Chester
31h 25m
£472–684

Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,735.8 mi
Duration: 9h 35m

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 Constanta, Bucharest Obor, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 39h 54m.

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