What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle is to fly and train which costs £60 - £310 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £60 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Istanbul and Elephant and Castle is 1599 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 49m and costs £240 - £850.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Istanbul to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £120 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £180 and takes 43h 9m.

Where does the Istanbul to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Istanbul to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Elephant and Castle?

Elephant and Castle is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:15 AM in Istanbul and 11:15 PM in Elephant and Castle.

Where does the Istanbul to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20165+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

Istanbul to Elephant and Castle - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Elephant and Castle by plane, bus, 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.

Fly to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
5h 14m
£124–378
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
5h 9m
£63–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras IntlEil
37h 49m
£245–832
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2d 1h
£249–638
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Elephant and Castle
27h 6m
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)IST - LCY
6h 33m
£126–473
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
5h 44m
£127–546
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
6h 24m
£135–485
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)IST - STN
5h 46m
£152–464
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
42h 29m
£137–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
43h 9m
£159–179
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barking
2d 22h
£92–184
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 Elephant and Castle
28h 10m
£433–623

Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

65Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,589.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Turkish Airlines and British Airways fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, London Victoria, and Victoria Station in around 43h 9m.

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