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Seven ways to Travel from London to Istanbul

Composite routes from London to Istanbul

Cheapest
28 h 6 min
Car
2988 km.
from $164
Other
33 h 22 min
Train
2496 km.
from $340.08
7 h 34 min
Train, Plane
2497 km.
from $139.85
7 h 42 min
Train, Plane
2497 km.
from $145.43
42 h 24 min
2498 km.
from $310.93
2 d 8 h 37 min
Bus, Train
2497 km.
from $132.72

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:
$58.23–$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:
$94.93–$164.55

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Brussels to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$227.84

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from London Barking to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
40h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$174.28

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

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–$556.94

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 London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$430.36

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,265.78
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$822.76

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$481.00
Plane from London City Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$620.23

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:
$113.92–$544.28
Plane from Luton Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$202.52

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:
$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 1m
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

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 London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

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:
$20.25–$43.04

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:
$12.66–$30.38

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–$31.68
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 24m.

Is there a direct train between London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from London to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Yenikapi via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from London to Istanbul?

The distance between London and Istanbul is 2554 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 22m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from London to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Istanbul bus from?

London to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Istanbul train from?

London to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from London to Istanbul?

The best way to get from London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 42h 24m.

Where does the London to Istanbul bus arrive?

London to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of London. It is currently 19:15 in London and 22:15 in Istanbul.

Where does the London to Istanbul train arrive?

London to Istanbul train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4634+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.35 per night.
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