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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to England is to fly which costs £60 - £220 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to England is to bus and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and England?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to England. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Trafalgar Square via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and England?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to England station. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Leicester Square station via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to England?

The distance between Istanbul and England is 1601 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to England without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 44m and costs £240 - £850.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Istanbul to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to England bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to England train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to England?

The best way to get from Istanbul to England is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £190 and takes 43h 5m.

Where does the Istanbul to England bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and England?

England is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:22 AM in Istanbul and 11:22 PM in England.

Where does the Istanbul to England train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near England?

There are 20854+ hotels available in England.

Istanbul to England - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to England 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
7h 49m
£94–295
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Luton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)IST - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
8h 28m
£46–297
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 Int.
37h 44m
£242–817
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
2d 1h
£223–652
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to London
27h 18m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IST - MAN
7h 50m
£49–211
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
7h 48m
£75–232
Bus to Istanbul, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)IST - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
7h 57m
£49–290
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SAW - STN
8h 25m
£60–220
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 56m
£62–276
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
42h 12m
£137–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
43h 5m
£158–190
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
£92–269
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 London
28h 22m
£423–608

Istanbul to England by bus, foot, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

37h 44mAverage Duration

£242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,592.1 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trafalgar Square via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, London Victoria, and Victoria Station in around 43h 5m.

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