What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 4.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 36h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul is to train and bus and fly which takes 8h 16m and costs 8.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 50m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Istanbul?

The distance between Port Talbot and Istanbul is 2768 km.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 49m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Istanbul bus from?

Port Talbot to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8.

Bus or fly from Port Talbot to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul is to fly which takes 12h 4m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 35.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 50m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Istanbul bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

What is the time difference between Port Talbot and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Port Talbot. It is currently 11:21 PM in Port Talbot and 2:21 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4526+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Port Talbot to Istanbul - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 14 ways to get from Port Talbot to Istanbul by plane, train, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST)CWL - IST
12h 4m
₺11,002–34,083
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 49m
₺4,246–14,070
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 55m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
9h 12m
₺9,157–29,871
Fly Cardiff Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)CWL - SAW
10h 52m
₺6,915–24,604
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
9h 45m
₺8,388–35,925
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
9h 24m
₺4,722–19,940
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)BRS - IST
8h 16m
₺8,509–17,419
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
10h 51m
₺6,430–20,312
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
12h 14m
₺9,176–80,963
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
44h 52m
₺10,324–17,445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to Queensway Q1
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
4. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
5. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
47h 50m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 3h
₺7,847–16,631
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
31h 4m
₺26,238–38,211

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) flights

25Weekly Planes

9h 25mAverage Duration

₺9,571Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,767.8 km
Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Istanbul, Turkey?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 8 to İstanbul Esenler via Queensway Q1, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 47h 50m.

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