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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 2.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 34h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Luton, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Leicester to Istanbul?

The distance between Leicester and Istanbul is 2722 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 34h 46m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Leicester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Istanbul bus from?

Leicester to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Istanbul train from?

Leicester to Istanbul train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leicester to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 9:27 AM in Leicester and 12:27 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Leicester to Istanbul train arrive?

Leicester to Istanbul train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Leicester to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 13 ways to get from Leicester to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
8h 21m
₺5,366–15,956
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
34h 46m
₺2,915–5,402
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d 1h
₺20,440–51,783
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
28h 51m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
9h 31m
₺3,026–20,763
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 56m
₺6,182–22,368
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
8h 24m
₺4,979–12,977
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
8h 33m
₺3,243–21,050
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAN - IST
9h 41m
₺6,810–16,373
Bus via Constanța
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Constantabus
4. Take the bus from Constanța to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
39h 3m
₺4,123–8,147
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
46h 35m
₺9,351–11,956
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Northampton to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
3d 2h
₺4,834–11,102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
30h 4m
₺26,045–38,020

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

₺5,194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,722.3 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Luton, Bucharest, and Constanța in around 39h 3m.

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