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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sunderland is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 41h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sunderland is to bus and fly which takes 10h and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Constanta, Bucharest Obor and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Sunderland?

The distance between Istanbul and Sunderland is 1733 miles.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Sunderland without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 38h 7m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Istanbul to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Sunderland bus from?

Istanbul to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Sunderland bus arrive?

Istanbul to Sunderland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Constanța station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sunderland?

Sunderland is 3h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:24 PM in Istanbul and 6:24 PM in Sunderland.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1746+ hotels available in Sunderland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Sunderland 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, fly to Newcastle
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Newcastle (NCL)IST - NCL
10h
£83–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Constanța
2. Take the bus from Constanta to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sunderland Interchange172
41h 56m
£63–128
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle
38h 7m
£105–272
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Sunderland
31h 21m
Bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)IST - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
10h 29m
£100–353
Bus, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)IST - MME
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
12h 46m
£172–775
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Manchester Airport (MAN)IST - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Thornaby
4. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
12h 37m
£75–297
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Sunderland Interchange
2d
£155–202
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
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange
2d 21h
£68–214
Night train, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the busferry from Bucharest to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornaby
4. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderland
3d 10h
£109–272
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 Sunderland
32h 22m
£488–716

Istanbul (IST) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

25Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,722.7 mi
Duration: 10h

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You can take a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sunderland Interchange via Constanta, Bucharest Obor, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 41h 56m.

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