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 2.500 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 35h 51m.

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 7h 58m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.

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 Otogari via London Victoria, Bucuresti, Târgovişte and Kotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

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 4h.

How far is it from Preston to Istanbul?

The distance between Preston and Istanbul is 2771 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 51m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 3h ahead of Preston. It is currently 6:08 PM in Preston and 9:08 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.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4513+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Preston to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 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 Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
7h 58m
₺4,226–15,791
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
35h 51m
₺2,567–4,704
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 4h
₺22,330–56,396
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
30h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
8h 46m
₺5,239–76,312
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Istanbul (IST)LBA - IST
11h 22m
₺5,629–20,999
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
9h 10m
₺7,490–27,074
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
9h 42m
₺4,803–22,595
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Bucuresti to Târgovişte
4. Take the bus from Târgovişte to Kotel
5. Take the bus from Kotel to Istanbul Otogari
2d 2h
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
3. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari
4. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2d 19h
₺3,714–11,259
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
3d 6h
₺4,547–7,584
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
31h 50m
₺26,851–39,096

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST) flights

27Weekly Planes

4h 13mAverage Duration

₺2,726Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,771.3 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Istanbul Otogari via London Victoria, Bucharest, Bucuresti, Târgovişte, and Kotel in around 2d 2h.

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