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 4.100 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 33h 42m.

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 and bus which takes 8h 8m 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 2564 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 42m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 8h 12m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ 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 6:50 PM in Waterloo Station and 9:50 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4392+ 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, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 8m
₺5,555–17,061
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 23m
₺2,810–16,757
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
33h 42m
₺4,098–7,111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 14m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 12m
₺3,431–13,780
Fly London City Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
9h 38m
₺14,360–42,629
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 40m
₺3,146–17,965
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 52m
₺7,248–24,039
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
42h 15m
₺7,977–9,248
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 2h
₺7,701–16,155
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
3d
₺5,445–13,140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 23m
₺23,895–35,782

Waterloo Station to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 2hAverage Duration

₺7,701Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,563.5 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) every 4 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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