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Leicester 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 Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$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
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 Luton to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
41h 12m
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:
$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

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
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 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:
3 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 4m
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 Nuneaton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Eurotunnel

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Train from Leicester to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$75.95
Train from Leicester to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

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

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 Leicester to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Istanbul is to train and bus and ferry and night train which costs $108.70 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Birmingham, Bucharest and Constanța. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Istanbul?

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

The distance between Leicester and Istanbul is 2722 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 22m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Leicester to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Istanbul train from?

Leicester to Istanbul train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leicester to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 03:02 in Leicester and 06:02 in Istanbul.

Where does the Leicester to Istanbul train arrive?

Leicester to Istanbul train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, 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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