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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Scotland to Istanbul

Composite routes from Scotland to Istanbul

Cheapest
35 h 57 min
Car
3753 km.
from $206
Other
40 h 1 min
Train
2936 km.
from $420.61
2 d 6 h 54 min
2937 km.
from $420.26

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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
22h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87

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
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
45h 26m
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:
$171.37

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,772.09
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$506.31
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$405.05–$2,278.40

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$392.39–$2,151.82

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$392.39
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$544.28
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$341.76

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,139.20
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$126.58–$594.92

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 Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$88.60
Train from Glasgow Central to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$481.00

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
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.54–$4.94

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Email:
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
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 Scotland to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which costs $92.39 - $271.74 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via London Victoria, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central 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 12h.

How far is it from Scotland to Istanbul?

The distance between Scotland and Istanbul is 2884 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 1m and costs $130.43 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Scotland to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Istanbul bus from?

Scotland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Istanbul train from?

Scotland to Istanbul train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Bus or fly from Scotland to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Scotland to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $130.43 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $380.43 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Scotland to Istanbul bus arrive?

Scotland to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 07:29 in Scotland and 10:29 in Istanbul.

Where does the Scotland to Istanbul train arrive?

Scotland 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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