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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cambridge to Istanbul

Composite routes from Cambridge to Istanbul

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Bus from Constanța to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
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
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
20h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

TransEvren

Phone:
+4-0241-831.491
Website:
transevren.autogari.ro/curse
Bus from Constanța to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.11–$75.95

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from London Edmunton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$120.25

Horas

Phone:
+4-0765-408.848
Website:
horas.ro/index.php
Bus from Bucharest to Constanta
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$17.72

Airlines

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 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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$886.04
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
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 Luton Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$177.21
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$696.18

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 London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

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 Cambridge to King's
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28
Train from Cambridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$126.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cambridge to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day

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

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Cambridge to King's
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
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 Cambridge to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to fly which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Luton, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Istanbul?

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

The distance between Cambridge and Istanbul is 2595 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 35h 27m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Cambridge to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Istanbul bus from?

Cambridge to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Istanbul train from?

Cambridge to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Bus or fly from Cambridge to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $304.35 and takes 35h 27m.

Where does the Cambridge to Istanbul bus arrive?

Cambridge to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Luton Airport station.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 00:17 in Cambridge and 03:17 in Istanbul.

Where does the Cambridge to Istanbul train arrive?

Cambridge to Istanbul train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross 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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