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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Manchester is to bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 34h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Manchester is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Manchester, Coach Station via Cernavodă and Bucharest Obor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Manchester?

The distance between Istanbul and Manchester is 1704 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 34h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Istanbul to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Manchester bus from?

Istanbul to Manchester bus services, operated by TransEvren, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Manchester train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Manchester?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Manchester is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 34h 21m.

Where does the Istanbul to Manchester bus arrive?

Istanbul to Manchester bus services, operated by TransEvren, arrive at Cernavodă station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Manchester?

Manchester is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:59 PM in Istanbul and 4:59 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Istanbul to Manchester train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Istanbul to Manchester - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Manchester by plane, bus, night train, 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 Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane IST - MAN
7h 32m
£75–225
Bus via Cernavodă
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Cernavodăbus
2. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
39h 45m
£54–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus N1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Stationbus
34h 21m
£64–90
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
5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2d 3h
£260–789
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
30h 53m
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 56m
£67–156
Fly Istanbul to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane IST - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
11h 39m
£103–328
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SAW - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
11h 39m
£82–304
Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane IST - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 49m
£87–249
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 4m
£86–230
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
46h 37m
£164–224
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadillybusferry
3d 5h
£75–179
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 Manchestercar
31h 54m
£470–677

Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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5h 30mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,693.9 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

easyJet, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Manchester, Coach Station via București, Autogara Militari, Păcii, Izvor, Piata Mihail Kogalniceanu, Gara Obor, and Bucharest Obor in around 34h 21m.

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