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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Colchester is to fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Colchester is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs £100 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Coach Stop via Munich central bus station, London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Colchester?

The distance between Istanbul and Colchester is 1639 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Colchester without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 43h 29m and costs £160 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Istanbul to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Colchester bus from?

Istanbul to Colchester bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Colchester?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Colchester is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £270 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Istanbul to Colchester bus arrive?

Istanbul to Colchester bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Colchester?

Colchester is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:38 PM in Istanbul and 12:38 PM in Colchester.

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

Book your Istanbul to Colchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 476+ hotels available in Colchester.

Istanbul to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Colchester 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 23m
£47–192
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
43h 29m
£162–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
27h 43m
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
8h 2m
£102–547
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 Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 33m
£125–317
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 39m
£79–539
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
8h 52m
£76–432
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 London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
9h 43m
£135–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
2d 3h
£156–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Train station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
2d 8h
£200–353
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2d 23h
£102–227
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 Colchestercar
28h 49m
£411–615

Istanbul to Colchester by bus

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2d 3hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Colchester.

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Distance: 1,629.8 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Coach Stop via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 2d 3h.

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