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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southampton to Istanbul

Composite routes from Southampton to Istanbul

Cheapest
29 h 6 min
Car
3107 km.
from $170
Other
8 h 34 min
Train, Plane
2566 km.
from $313.86
9 h 31 min
Train, Plane
2566 km.
from $187.45
38 h 10 min
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
2566 km.
from $438.98
8 h 45 min
Train, Plane
2566 km.
from $259.79
9 h 2 min
Train, Plane
2566 km.
from $314.98
9 h 20 min
Train, Plane
2566 km.
from $246.91
45 h 59 min
2565 km.
from $354.68
2 d 11 h 20 min
Train, Bus
2565 km.
from $282.55

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 Birmingham to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
21h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

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–$120.25

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:
$177.15

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 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 Southampton Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$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:
$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

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

Train operators

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 West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to Earl's
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

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

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Woking
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$113.92
Train from Southampton Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $141.30 - $217.39 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to train and fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $163.04 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via London Victoria, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 59m.

How far is it from Southampton to Istanbul?

The distance between Southampton and Istanbul is 2648 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 38h 10m and costs $163.04 - $521.74 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Southampton to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Istanbul bus from?

Southampton to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

Bus or fly from Southampton to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Southampton to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $206.52 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $217.39 - $260.87 and takes 45h 59m.

Where does the Southampton to Istanbul bus arrive?

Southampton to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 13:43 in Southampton and 16:43 in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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