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Ten ways to Travel from Brighton to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 033 km)
28 h 21 min
3033 km.
from $166
Fastest
Plane from Brighton (London Heathrow Airport)
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Other
Train, Plane (Train to London Stansted Airport)
9 h 12 min
2478 km.
from $148.99
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
36 h 11 min
2478 km.
from $343.35
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
8 h 46 min
2478 km.
from $319.78
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
9 h 14 min
2478 km.
from $320.90
Train, Plane (Train to Luton Airport)
9 h 5 min
2478 km.
from $218.92
Bus
46 h 8 min
2478 km.
from $338.22
Bus via Tirana
2 d 40 min
2478 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
2 d 10 h 41 min
2478 km.
from $231.78

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

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
41h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50

Anumi Travel

Phone:
+355 69 232 8000
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/anumitravel/
Bus from Brighton to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
31h
Frequency:
Once a week

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Tiranë to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Chequers Bus Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$177.15

Brighton & Hove

Phone:
01273 886200
Email:
Website:
buses.co.uk/
Bus from St Peter's Church to Railway
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$12.02

Airlines

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 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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$886.04
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49

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 London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18
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

Eurotunnel

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$120.25
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.24–$82.28
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.59
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

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 Brighton to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs $92.39 - $315.22 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $119.57 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Brighton 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 Brighton to Istanbul?

The distance between Brighton and Istanbul is 2541 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 36h 11m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Brighton to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Istanbul bus from?

Brighton to Istanbul bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Istanbul train from?

Brighton to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Bus or fly from Brighton to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Brighton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $119.57 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $250 and takes 46h 8m.

Where does the Brighton to Istanbul bus arrive?

Brighton to Istanbul bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 17:39 in Brighton and 20:39 in Istanbul.

Where does the Brighton to Istanbul train arrive?

Brighton to Istanbul train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl 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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