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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Istanbul is to bus and night train via Dover which costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 32h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Istanbul is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 7m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Chequers Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara Basarab and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Istanbul?

The distance between Maidstone and Istanbul is 2624 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train via Dover which takes 32h 45m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Maidstone to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where does the Maidstone to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 3:08 AM in Maidstone and 6:08 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4349+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Maidstone to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Maidstone 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 7m
₺6,403–22,046
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 8m
₺3,245–18,337
Bus, night train via Dover
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
32h 45m
₺3,688–6,059
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 28m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
9h 18m
₺4,157–12,118
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Strood 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 50m
₺6,534–27,647
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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
₺4,451–15,713
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Strood 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 55m
₺8,074–33,317
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
40h 6m
₺7,669–8,386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
42h 27m
₺8,790–9,990
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 21h
₺5,225–11,316
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
27h 37m
₺23,396–33,960

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

73Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

₺4,201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,624.4 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Chequers Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Bucharest, Gara Basarab, Complex Apusului, and București, Autogara Militari in around 42h 27m.

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