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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to bus and night train which costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 33h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Istanbul via Bucharest and Cernavodă. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly 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 2h.

How far is it from Manchester to Istanbul?

The distance between Manchester and Istanbul is 2785 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train which takes 33h 56m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Manchester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Istanbul bus from?

Manchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Istanbul train from?

Manchester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Bus or fly from Manchester to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Manchester to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 9.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.900 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 40h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Manchester to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 12:12 AM in Manchester and 3:12 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Manchester to Istanbul train arrive?

Manchester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Istanbul?

Book your Manchester to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4472+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Manchester to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAN - SAW
7h 42m
₺3,841–8,842
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
33h 56m
₺2,299–3,365
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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 2h
₺20,679–54,786
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
30h 58m
Fly Manchester Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 7m
₺4,458–13,601
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 49m
₺4,956–16,619
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
9h 8m
₺5,139–14,860
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
10h 30m
₺7,941–28,781
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
10h 14m
₺5,244–23,862
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Cernavodăbus
3. Take the bus from Cernavodă to Istanbulbus
40h 2m
₺2,911–5,250
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 6h
₺7,975–17,704
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
3d 4h
₺4,366–10,161
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
32h 6m
₺26,574–39,651

Manchester to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 6hAverage Duration

₺7,975Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,785.3 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

Pegasus Airlines flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Istanbul via Bucharest, Cernavodă, and Cernavodă in around 40h 2m.

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