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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Reading is to fly and train which costs £75 - £250 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Reading is to fly and train which takes 7h 55m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Reading. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Reading RailAir via Munich central bus station, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Reading?

The distance between Istanbul and Reading is 1611 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Reading without a car is to night train and bus and train via London which takes 42h 36m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Istanbul to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Reading?

Reading is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:52 PM in Istanbul and 1:52 PM in Reading.

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

Book your Istanbul to Reading bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Reading.

Istanbul to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Reading by plane, train, night train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly Istanbul to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 55m
£104–318
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
8h 51m
£78–242
Night train, bus, train via London
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
42h 36m
£146–201
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
27h 44m
£520–702
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)plane SAW - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 53m
£92–437
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 43m
£157–387
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SAW - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
9h 22m
£123–212
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 Readingtrain
9h 19m
£132–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2d
£183–276
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to London Stonebridgebus
3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
2d 11h
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Wembley Parkbusferry
3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
3d
£78–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
28h 48m
£431–665

Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 1,601.4 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Reading RailAir via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2d.

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