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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.200 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 35h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Preston 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 Preston to Istanbul?

The distance between Preston and Istanbul is 2776 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 35h 55m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Preston to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Istanbul bus from?

Preston to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Istanbul train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Preston. It is currently 2:36 PM in Preston and 4:36 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Preston to Istanbul train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4233+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Preston to Istanbul - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Preston 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 Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)plane MAN - IST
8h 17m
₺5,891–17,772
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
35h 55m
₺3,252–5,184
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Preston 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
₺25,620–50,627
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
30h 49m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MAN - SAW
8h 40m
₺7,904–50,793
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)plane BHX - IST
9h 18m
₺7,963–18,939
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BHX - SAW
9h 26m
₺6,476–26,960
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2d
₺11,321–15,953
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 8h
₺10,190–16,323
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d 6h
₺5,452–12,084
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
32h 1m
₺26,788–41,711

Preston to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 8hAverage Duration

₺10,190Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Istanbul.

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Distance: 2,776.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 8h.

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