What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London is to night train and bus and train which costs £75 - £150 and takes 33h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs £65 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and ExCeL London?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Munich central bus station, London Victoria and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Istanbul to ExCeL London?

The distance between Istanbul and ExCeL London is 1560 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to ExCeL London without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 53m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to ExCeL London bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to ExCeL London?

The best way to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs £120 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £160 - £180 and takes 42h 27m.

Where does the Istanbul to ExCeL London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and ExCeL London?

ExCeL London is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:06 AM in Istanbul and 12:06 AM in ExCeL London.

Where can I stay near ExCeL London?

There are 19365+ hotels available in ExCeL London.

Istanbul to ExCeL London - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to ExCeL London by plane, bus, train, car, car train, night 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 City Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)IST - LCY
6h 10m
£123–478
Fly Istanbul 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 45m
£66–307
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Dover
3. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
32h 53m
£100–167
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to ExCeL London
27h 1m
Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
5h 47m
£128–376
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
6h 3m
£132–549
Fly Istanbul 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 47m
£134–577
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)IST - STN
5h 57m
£153–460
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 35m
£66–214
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Dover
3. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
33h 21m
£80–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
42h 27m
£160–179
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London VictoriaN280
2d 1h
£140–303
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barking
2d 22h
£74–171
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 ExCeL London
28h 2m
£433–623

Istanbul to ExCeL London by bus and foot

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2d 1hAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,551.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and ExCeL London, England?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to ExCeL London via București, Autogara Militari, Autogara Militari, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, London Victoria, Victoria station, Cannon Street station, Bank DLR Station, and West Silvertown DLR Station in around 42h 27m.

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