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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Istanbul is to bus and night train via Dover which costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 32h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Chequers Bus Station, Buchurest and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 39m.

How far is it from Kent to Istanbul?

The distance between Kent and Istanbul is 2623 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train via Dover which takes 32h 32m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Kent to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Istanbul bus from?

Kent to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the Kent to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kent to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Kent and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Kent. It is currently 4:06 AM in Kent and 7:06 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4352+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Kent to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train, car train, car, 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.

Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
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1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
9h 5m
₺3,225–20,704
Bus, night train via Dover
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
32h 32m
₺4,008–6,045
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
26h 30m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
9h
₺6,200–22,020
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)plane LCY - IST
9h 55m
₺15,390–46,490
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
9h 1m
₺4,043–17,171
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 58m
₺3,814–22,184
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 59m
₺7,930–28,150
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
41h 42m
₺7,879–8,596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
3. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
45h 39m
₺8,701–9,441
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2d 22h
₺5,468–12,339
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
27h 39m
₺23,290–34,908

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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Distance: 2,623.1 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel in around 45h 39m.

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