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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Exeter is to night train and bus and train which costs £80 - £200 and takes 37h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Exeter is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 18m and costs £140 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via București, Autogara Militari, Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Exeter?

The distance between Istanbul and Exeter is 1738 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Exeter without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 37h 9m and costs £80 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Istanbul to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Exeter bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Exeter?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Exeter is to fly which takes 10h 54m and costs £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £160 - £230 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Istanbul to Exeter bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Exeter?

Exeter is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:20 PM in Istanbul and 9:20 AM in Exeter.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Exeter?

Book your Istanbul to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1283+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

There are 14 ways to get from Istanbul to Exeter by plane, night train, bus, train, car, car train, 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Exeter (EXT)SAW - EXT
10h 54m
£113–395
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bristol Airport (BRS)SAW - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 36m
£67–325
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
37h 9m
£85–199
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
29h 48m
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bristol Airport (BRS)IST - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 18m
£149–429
Bus to Istanbul, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)IST - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
10h 16m
£157–421
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)IST - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 7m
£134–391
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 Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
11h 19m
£90–334
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
11h 9m
£130–303
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Exeter (EXT)IST - EXT
11h 21m
£215–319
Night train, bus, train via London
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Central
46h 28m
£154–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
2d
£168–228
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
2d 5h
£143–302
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 Exeter
30h 52m
£472–681

Istanbul to Exeter by bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,728.3 mi
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Exeter, England?

Pegasus Airlines, KLM, and AJet fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bampfylde Street via București, Autogara Militari, București Gara de Nord, Bucharest, and London Victoria in around 2d.

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