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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul to London

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Cheapest
By car (2 987 km)
28 h 12 min
2987 km.
from $164
Fastest
Plane from Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport) to London (Stansted Airport)
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Bus, Train (Bus)
34 h 29 min
2491 km.
from $404.02
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to London Gatwick Airport)
8 h 3 min
2491 km.
from $194.89
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Luton Airport)
8 h 15 min
2491 km.
from $178.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Birmingham Airport)
9 h 3 min
2491 km.
from $300.33
Bus, Train (Bus)
35 h 47 min
2491 km.
from $300.76
Bus via Bucharest
41 h 42 min
2492 km.
from $214.70
Bus
2 d 4 h 30 min
2492 km.
from $204.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București,
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to London
Ave. Duration:
42h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$165.60

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.12–$44.59

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$152.86

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

SC Latino Expres S.R.L.

Phone:
0040263701919
Email:
Website:
latinoexpres.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to London
Ave. Duration:
40h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to London
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$178.28

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$624.19

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$891.70
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,082.78
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$828.01
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$573.24
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$343.94

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$1,210.17

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$484.07

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Wizz Air UK

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Luton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.82

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$114.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.02–$242.03
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.91–$216.56

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$165.60

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$57.32–$178.34

Eurotunnel

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.66

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.85

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.66–$44.59

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$31.85

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from München Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$70.06–$108.28

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.59–$53.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from İstanbul to London is to fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from İstanbul to London is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between İstanbul and London?

No, there is no direct bus from İstanbul station to London. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at London Victoria via Autogara Militari, Calea Plevnei and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 42m.

How far is it from İstanbul to London?

The distance between İstanbul and London is 2563 km.

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

The best way to get from İstanbul to London without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h 29m and costs $293.48 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from İstanbul to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İstanbul to London bus from?

İstanbul to London bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Bus or fly from İstanbul to London?

The best way to get from İstanbul to London is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 41h 42m.

Where does the İstanbul to London bus arrive?

İstanbul to London bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza station.

What is the time difference between İstanbul and London?

London is 3h behind İstanbul. It is currently 17:54 in İstanbul and 14:54 in London.

How do I get a bus ticket from İstanbul to London?

Book your İstanbul to London bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near London?

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