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 - £95 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 bus and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs £45 - £220.

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 Meidling, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Manchester?

The distance between Istanbul and Manchester is 1706 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 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 bus which takes 34h 21m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £280 and takes 7h 56m.

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 2:28 PM in Istanbul and 11:28 AM 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 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Istanbul to Manchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Manchester by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IST - MAN
7h 50m
£49–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara MilitariN1998
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
34h 21m
£60–90
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
2d 4h
£256–839
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchester
30h 50m
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SAW - MAN
7h 56m
£62–276
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)IST - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoria
10h 52m
£104–320
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 International to Manchester Piccadilly
10h 6m
£97–290
Bus via Cernavodă
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Cernavodă
2. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
39h 45m
£51–90
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
3. Take the busferry from Ploiești to Manchester, Coach Station
2d 17h
£61–175
Night train, bus and ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to BucharestBosphor Express
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadilly
3d 5h
£76–179
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 Manchester
31h 51m
£469–675

Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,695.7 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

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. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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