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 3.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 32h 31m.

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 9h and costs 4.400 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

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 2626 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 31m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m 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 10:51 PM in Kent and 1:51 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 47m
₺3,788–19,878
Bus, night train via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
32h 31m
₺3,705–5,693
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 26m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h
₺4,490–16,069
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 44m
₺6,627–19,798
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 38m
₺15,567–46,668
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 39m
₺4,251–20,962
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 40m
₺8,607–25,328
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
41h 42m
₺7,867–8,584
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
3. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
45h 39m
₺8,689–9,429
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Maidstone to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 22h
₺5,307–12,121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
27h 35m
₺23,285–34,901

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

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Distance: 2,626.4 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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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