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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to England is to bus and fly and train which costs £75 - £220 and takes 11h 54m.

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 £130 - £320.

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 Westminster Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

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 1h.

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 39h 12m and costs £300 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 7h 22m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £160 - £200 and takes 43h 9m.

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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:33 AM in Istanbul and 9:33 AM 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 14291+ hotels available in England.

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

There are 15 ways to get from Istanbul to England 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 Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
7h 22m
£115–306
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 18m
£74–343
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
39h 12m
£302–534
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train 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 1h
£242–430
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar
27h 18m
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
7h 21m
£134–319
Fly Istanbul to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane IST - MAN
7h 24m
£115–310
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
£76–250
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
£115–1,610
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
7h 57m
£134–463
Bus to Burgas Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOJ - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
11h 54m
£76–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
43h 9m
£160–194
Bus via Stonebridge Park station
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to London Stonebridgebus
2d 11h
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barkingbusferry
2d 22h
£77–239
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 Londoncar
28h 26m
£397–607

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

2Weekly Services

39h 12mAverage Duration

£302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,590.3 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and England?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 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 Westminster Cathedral in around 43h 9m.

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