What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station is to fly which costs £45 - £470 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd via Munich central bus station and Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Istanbul and Waterloo Station is 1600 miles.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station without a car is to night train and bus and train which takes 33h 31m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Waterloo Station bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs £95 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £260 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Istanbul to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Waterloo Station?

Waterloo Station is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:15 PM in Istanbul and 1:15 PM in Waterloo Station.

Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 21007+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

Istanbul to Waterloo Station - 13 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 13 ways to get from Istanbul to Waterloo Station by plane, night train, bus, train, car, car train, 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
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane IST - LHR
7h 36m
£97–261
Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane IST - LGW
7h 42m
£49–468
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Doverbus
3. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
33h 31m
£91–159
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Waterloo Stationcar
27h 16m
Fly Istanbul to London City Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City Airport (LCY)plane IST - LCY
8h 53m
£152–502
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SAW - STN
8h 25m
£54–209
Fly Istanbul to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane IST - STN
8h 5m
£107–554
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
8h 1m
£52–387
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
8h 43m
£111–331
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SAW - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
9h 4m
£84–376
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
42h 7m
£136–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus N280
2d
£148–251
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 Waterloo Stationcar
28h 24m
£395–604

Istanbul to Waterloo Station by bus

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2dAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,591.1 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd via Munich central bus station, London Victoria, and Victoria Coach Station in around 2d.

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