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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Birmingham to Istanbul

Composite routes from Birmingham to Istanbul

Cheapest
29 h 58 min
Car
3190 km.
from $175
Other
8 h 35 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $385.02
9 h 10 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $294.35
9 h 23 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $192.21
9 h 22 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $221.37
9 h 2 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $386.15
9 h 16 min
Train, Plane
2645 km.
from $277.52
34 h 26 min
2644 km.
from $224.41

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Ploiești
Ave. Duration:
2d 1h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.18–$189.87

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Birmingham West Bromwich to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
43h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$303.79

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$886.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,075.91
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$569.60

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$341.76

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,012.62

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$481.00

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$759.47

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$253.16–$354.42

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$139.24

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$8.86

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.54–$4.94

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.43–$6.20

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.05–$8.23
Train from Ruse to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$10.13
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.59

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Email:
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.40–$3.04

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Istanbul is to bus and ferry and night train which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara Obor, Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street 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 8h.

How far is it from Birmingham to Istanbul?

The distance between Birmingham and Istanbul is 2659 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Istanbul without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 34h 4m and costs $46.74 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Birmingham to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Istanbul bus from?

Birmingham to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Birmingham station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Istanbul train from?

Birmingham to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Bus or fly from Birmingham to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 34h 26m.

Where does the Birmingham to Istanbul bus arrive?

Birmingham to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 11:11 in Birmingham and 14:11 in Istanbul.

Where does the Birmingham to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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