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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted is to fly and train which costs £110 - £200 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 9h 58m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Stansted?

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

How far is it from Istanbul to Stansted?

The distance between Istanbul and Stansted is 1633 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Stansted without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 44h 12m and costs £140 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Istanbul to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Stansted train from?

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

Where does the Istanbul to Stansted bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Stansted?

Stansted is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:20 PM in Istanbul and 12:20 PM in Stansted.

Where does the Istanbul to Stansted train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17014+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Stansted by plane, train, night train, bus, car, car train, 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 London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
10h 1m
£108–336
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 58m
£88–286
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
44h 12m
£144–174
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2d 2h
£256–448
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar
26h 39m
£497–668
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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
10h 42m
£99–317
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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
10h 21m
£119–467
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
10h 33m
£113–196
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
10h 38m
£116–499
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 London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
11h 3m
£144–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus N280
2d 3h
£161–261
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 Stanstedcar
27h 43m
£391–603

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

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,623.4 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Labour-in-Vain Road via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, Bus Station, Garrick Street, and Barrack Row in around 2d 3h.

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