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Chester to Istanbul

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chester 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:
$58.23–$82.28
Bus from Constanța to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$240.50
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$240.50

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:
$27.85–$75.95

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Ploiești
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$189.87

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
45h 26m
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

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$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:
$177.21–$886.04

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$253.16
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$949.33
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$632.89

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:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$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 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$240.50–$341.76

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 Crewe to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$113.92
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$240.50
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$101.26
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93

Eurotunnel

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

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
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
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$94.93
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$69.62

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$31.71

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97
Train from Crewe to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.28–$3.04

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Istanbul is to train and bus and ferry and night train which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $184.78 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Chester 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 9h.

How far is it from Chester to Istanbul?

The distance between Chester and Istanbul is 2791 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 9m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Chester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Istanbul bus from?

Chester to Istanbul bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Istanbul train from?

Chester to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Where does the Chester to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Chester. It is currently 08:23 in Chester and 11:23 in Istanbul.

Where does the Chester to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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