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

The cheapest way to get from Sittingbourne to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 32h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sittingbourne to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sittingbourne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Sittingbourne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ufton Lane and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Chequers Bus Station, Buchurest and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Sittingbourne and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sittingbourne to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sittingbourne and arriving at Yenikapi via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Sittingbourne to Istanbul?

The distance between Sittingbourne and Istanbul is 2632 km.

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

The best way to get from Sittingbourne to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 32h 15m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Sittingbourne to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sittingbourne to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sittingbourne to Istanbul train from?

Sittingbourne to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sittingbourne station.

Where does the Sittingbourne to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sittingbourne and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Sittingbourne. It is currently 6:10 AM in Sittingbourne and 9:10 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Sittingbourne to Istanbul train arrive?

Sittingbourne to Istanbul train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Istanbul.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 59m
₺6,541–20,771
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria 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 26m
₺3,241–16,005
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Dover Priory
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
32h 15m
₺3,694–5,562
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2d 1h
₺20,429–49,526
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sittingbourne to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
26h 36m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 51m
₺3,955–10,953
Train to London City Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne 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 24m
₺6,532–28,982
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 25m
₺3,409–20,579
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Sittingbourne 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 27m
₺7,072–22,652
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
41h 34m
₺7,726–8,443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
3. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
45h 38m
₺8,538–9,278
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 22h
₺5,246–11,367
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sittingbourne to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
27h 38m
₺23,274–33,784

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

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4h 12mAverage Duration

₺4,115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,632.3 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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You can take a bus from Ufton Lane to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel in around 45h 38m.

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