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29 h 35 min
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Six ways to Travel from England to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (3 152 km)
29 h 35 min
3152 km.
from $173
Fastest
Plane from England (Birmingham International Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport)
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Train, Bus
37 h 12 min
2604 km.
from $357.95
Train, Plane
7 h 43 min
2605 km.
from $195.87
Bus
43 h 37 min
2604 km.
from $315.72
Bus, Train
2 d 9 h 50 min
2604 km.
from $137.28

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

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
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 Ringway Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$556.94
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 Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$1,202.49
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
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
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$886.04

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

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 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$62.02–$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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
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
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$22.78

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between England and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via London Victoria, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 37m.

Is there a direct train between England and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station 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 7h.

How far is it from England to Istanbul?

The distance between England and Istanbul is 2559 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 12m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from England to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the England to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from England to Istanbul?

The best way to get from England to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 43h 37m.

Where does the England to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between England and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of England. It is currently 08:43 in England and 11:43 in Istanbul.

Where does the England to Istanbul train arrive?

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