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 £85 - £290 and takes 8h 47m.

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 52m and costs £120 - £310.

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 which takes 42h 55m and costs £150 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:52 AM in Istanbul and 12:52 AM in Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Reading by plane, train, night train, bus, 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 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 52m
£125–303
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
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
9h 12m
£88–390
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
42h 55m
£154–210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
27h 43m
£519–701
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
8h 47m
£90–287
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
9h 1m
£123–700
Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane IST - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
8h 54m
£105–532
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 14m
£177–377
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
£173–275
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Wembley Parkbusferry
3. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain
3d
£91–226
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 Readingcar
28h 47m
£411–628

Istanbul to Reading by bus

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Distance: 1,601.4 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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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