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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Istanbul is to train and bus and night train which costs 3.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 36h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Wales to Istanbul?

The distance between Wales and Istanbul is 2739 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 36h 5m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Wales to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Istanbul bus from?

Wales to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Wales to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Wales and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of Wales. It is currently 1:25 AM in Wales and 4:25 AM in Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Istanbul?

Book your Wales to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Wales to Istanbul - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Wales to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul (IST)BRS - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
8h 28m
₺7,583–15,693
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul (IST)MAN - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 11m
₺3,654–14,348
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
36h 5m
₺3,961–8,621
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
29h 38m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)MAN - SAW
9h 46m
₺5,237–22,089
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BRS - SAW
8h 23m
₺4,766–20,434
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul (IST)BHX - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 2m
₺5,816–18,437
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)BHX - SAW
9h 21m
₺5,999–14,178
Train, bus, night train via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
44h 18m
₺10,635–15,087
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus station
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbul
2d 5h
₺8,003–16,889
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3d 2h
₺8,100–18,895
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
30h 47m
₺25,993–38,813

Wales to Istanbul by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 5hAverage Duration

₺8,003Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,738.6 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Wales and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Istanbul via London Victoria and Munich in around 2d 5h.

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