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 £75 - £390 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 fly which takes 7h 21m and costs £95 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and England?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to England. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Horse Guards Parade via Munich central bus station and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 4m.

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 Charing Cross station via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to England?

The distance between Istanbul and England is 1600 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 51m and costs £290 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul 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 7h 24m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £150 - £250 and takes 47h 4m.

Where does the Istanbul to England bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and England?

England is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:42 AM in Istanbul and 10:42 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 21099+ hotels available in England.

Istanbul to England - 15 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 15 ways to get from Istanbul to England by plane, bus, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
7h 24m
£105–309
Night train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
2d 22h
£65–234
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
37h 51m
£297–480
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2d
£237–418
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
27h 18m
£511–687
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
7h 21m
£99–319
Fly Istanbul to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane IST - MAN
7h 23m
£105–388
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
7h 40m
£70–224
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SAW - MAN
7h 49m
£95–428
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 25m
£76–381
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
7h 41m
£69–299
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
8h 10m
£141–331
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
42h 7m
£130–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus N280
47h 4m
£151–244
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Londoncar
28h 20m
£421–648

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

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Distance: 1,590.3 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and England?

British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Horse Guards Parade via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, and Victoria Coach Station in around 47h 4m.

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