What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 4.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺ and takes 33h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Istanbul is 2560 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 35m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Istanbul bus from?

Waterloo Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Istanbul bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 4:21 PM in Waterloo Station and 7:21 PM in Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo Station to Istanbul?

Book your Waterloo Station to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Waterloo Station to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
7h 24m
₺5,528–17,885
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)plane LTN - IST
7h 59m
₺3,026–17,097
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
33h 35m
₺4,501–8,515
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
27h 17m
Fly London City Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)plane LCY - IST
8h 55m
₺8,733–43,354
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
7h 37m
₺3,029–35,090
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
8h 13m
₺3,334–14,784
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
8h 10m
₺6,121–32,763
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
42h 8m
₺8,198–9,532
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus N280
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 2h
₺7,404–14,671
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
2d 22h
₺4,727–10,991
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
28h 31m
₺24,513–35,808

Waterloo Station to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺7,404Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,560.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

British Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Air Serbia fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Istanbul via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 2h.

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