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There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne by plane, train, bus, taxi, night train, bus and ferry, car, car train 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.

Recommended option

Fly to London Gatwick, train  •  5h 50m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Gatwick (LGW) IST - LGW
  2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne

Cheapest option

Bus, bus and ferry, train  •  2 days 16h

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul - Aksaray to Constanta
  2. Take the bus from Constanta to Brăila
  3. Take the bus and ferry from Brăila to Dover
  4. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbourne

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Fly to London Heathrow, train  •  6h 55m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Heathrow (LHR) IST - LHR
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne

Fly to London City, train  •  8h 24m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London City (LCY) IST - LCY
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne

Fly to London Luton, train  •  7h 35m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to London Luton (LTN) IST - LTN
  2. Take the train from Luton to East Croydon
  3. Take the train from East Croydon to Eastbourne

Fly to Birmingham, train  •  8h 10m

  1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Birmingham (BHX) IST - BHX
  2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
  3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne

Bus, train  •  43h 27m

  1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bucharest
  2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
  3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne

Bus, train, taxi  •  46h 55m

  1. Take the bus from Istanbul - Aksaray to Constanta
  2. Take the bus from Constanta to Bucuresti
  3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Dover
  4. Take the train from Dover Priory to Paddock Wood
  5. Take a taxi from Paddock Wood to Eastbourne

Night train, bus, train  •  2 days 3h

  1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucureşti
  2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
  3. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne

Night train, bus and ferry, train  •  2 days 10h

  1. Take the night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
  2. Take the bus and ferry from Bucharest to Dover
  3. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbourne

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  27h 52m

  1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais-Fréthun
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
  3. Drive from Folkestone to Eastbourne

Drive, car ferry  •  28h 55m

  1. Drive from Istanbul to Calais
  2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
  3. Drive from Port of Dover to Eastbourne

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne is to night train and bus and ferry and train which costs 3.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 10h.

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The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

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The distance between Istanbul and Eastbourne is 1602 miles.

The best way to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 43h 27m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

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It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne, including transfers.

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Eastbourne is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:25 AM in Istanbul and 3:25 AM in Eastbourne.

There are 854+ hotels available in Eastbourne. Prices start at £44 per night.

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Eastbourne.
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  • Distance: 1601.7 miles
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Eastbourne, England?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Eastbourne. However, you can take the taxi to Istanbul airport, fly to London Gatwick, take the walk to Gatwick Airport, then take the train to Eastbourne. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Istanbul airport, fly to London Heathrow, take the walk to Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 & 3, take the train to Paddington, take the walk to Paddington, take the subway to Victoria station, take the walk to London Victoria, then take the train to Eastbourne.

Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£110 - £850
Flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
4h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £950
Flights from Istanbul to Birmingham
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£180 - £950
Wizz Air UK
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from Istanbul to London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
4h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£75 - £440
Flights from Istanbul to London Luton
Ave. Duration
4h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£95 - £1,200
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
4h 1m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£130 - £800
Flights from Istanbul to London City via Zurich
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£160 - £550
Flights from Istanbul to London City via Salzburg
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
£150 - £550
Flights from Istanbul to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£160 - £550
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Istanbul to London City via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
£140 - £650
Flights from Istanbul to Birmingham via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
7h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£190 - £800
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Istanbul to London Heathrow via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
6h 22m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £600
Luxair
Website
luxair.lu
Flights from Istanbul to London City via Luxembourg
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £550
Wizz Air
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from Istanbul to London Luton via Debrecen
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
£70 - £280
Train operators
Southern Service
Phone
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website
southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbourne
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£13 - £19
Website
https://www.southernrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£13 - £19
Train from London Victoria to Eastbourne
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£20 - £29
Website
https://www.southernrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£20 - £29
Train from East Croydon to Eastbourne
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £25
Website
https://www.southernrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£18 - £25
Train from Ashford International to Eastbourne
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£14 - £20
Website
https://www.southernrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£14 - £20
Thameslink
Phone
0345 026 4700
Website
thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to East Croydon
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£21 - £45
Website
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£21 - £35
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£30 - £45
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£35 - £120
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Single 1st Class
£80 - £120
West Midlands Railway
Phone
+44 333 311 0039
Email
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website
londonmidland.com
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
5 times a day
Website
https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone
+35929311111
Website
bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucureşti
Ave. Duration
16h 44m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
£13 - £29
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
£13 - £19
1st Class
£20 - £29
Night train from Halkali to Gara Bucureşti Nord
Ave. Duration
14h 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£12 - £26
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
£12 - £18
1st Class
£18 - £26
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£40 - £60
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Maxibus Travel
Phone
+40 745 766 766
Email
dispecerat@maxibustravel.ro
Website
maxibustravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
30h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
£120
Schedules at
maxibustravel.ro
Bus from Bucharest to Dover
Ave. Duration
28h 34m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
£120
Schedules at
maxibustravel.ro
TransEvren
Phone
+4-0241-831.491
Email
transevren1@yahoo.com
Website
transevren.autogari.ro
Bus from Istanbul - Aksaray to Constanta
Ave. Duration
10h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
£21 - £27
Schedules at
transevren.autogari.ro
Bus from Constanța to Brăila
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£6 - £9
Schedules at
transevren.autogari.ro
Simpa Trans
Phone
0743335517
Website
simpatrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Constanta to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£9 - £15
Schedules at
simpatrans.autogari.ro
GSM Trans
Phone
021-314-0444
Email
office@gsmtrans.ro
Website
gsmtrans.ro
Bus from Constanta to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£10 - £14
Schedules at
gsmtrans.ro
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Phone
0040263701919
Email
latinoexpres@yahoo.com
Website
latinoexpres.ro
Bus and ferry from Bucharest to Dover
Ave. Duration
38h 13m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£55 - £80
Schedules at
latinoexpres.ro
Mercado Sud
Phone
0722 265 779
Email
sudmsc@yahoo.com
Website
mercado-sud.ro
Bus from Constanta to Brăila
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
£26 - £40
Schedules at
mercado-sud.ro
Pristyl
Phone
+4-0722-862.442
Website
pristyl.autogari.ro
Bus from Constanta to Braila
Ave. Duration
3h 7m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£4 - £7
Schedules at
pristyl.autogari.ro
Aventin Trade
Phone
+4-0745-761.057
Website
aventin.ro
Bus from Constanța Autogara Sud Herli-So to Brăila
Ave. Duration
4h 26m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£12 - £17
Schedules at
aventin.ro
Trans Polosam
Phone
+4 0745 050403
Website
transpolosam.autogari.ro
Bus from Constanta to Brăila
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£9 - £12
Schedules at
transpolosam.autogari.ro
RVG
Phone
0231 531589
Email
office@rvg.ro
Website
rvg.ro
Bus from Constanta to Brăila
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£2 - £4
Schedules at
rvg.ro
Trans Dor
Phone
0231 519 925
Website
trans-dor.ro
Bus from Constanta to Brăila
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£5 - £7
Schedules at
trans-dor.ro
Transmarian
Website
transmarian.ro
Bus and ferry from Brăila to Dover
Ave. Duration
46h 31m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
£24 - £120
Schedules at
transmarian.ro
Ferry operators
Other operators
Taxi from Paddock Wood to Eastbourne
Ave. Duration
53 min
Estimated price
£80 - £100
TN Taxis Tonbridge
Phone
+44 1732 363 636
Website
tntaxis.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
Phone
+44 1795 350 035
Website
indycabs.co.uk
Central Cars Tonbridge
Phone
+44 1732 368 988
Castle Cars
Phone
+44 1732 363 637
Website
castle-cars.com
A & N Cars Taxi Services
Phone
+44 7779 310 153
TW Station Cars
Phone
+44 1892 457 979
Website
twstationcars.com
TW Reliable Taxis
Phone
+44 1892 457 951
Website
reliabletaxistunbridgewells.co.uk
TW Express Cars2
Phone
+44  1892 535 7354
TW Black Cabs
Phone
+44 1892 676 768
Website
twblackcars.com
Tunbridge Wells Taxi Line
Phone
+44 1892 322 322
Guardian Taxi
Phone
+44 1892 800 300
Website
guardiantaxi.co.uk
West Malling Taxis
Phone
+44 1732 845 535
Website
westmallingtaxis.co.uk
SMB Maidstone Taxis
Phone
+44 1622 765 555
Website
smbmaidstonecabs.co.uk
Express Taxis
Phone
+44 1622 222 222
Website
expresscabs.co.uk
Cavalier Taxis
Phone
+44 1622 754 000
Apollo Taxis Maidstone
Phone
+44 1622 88 20 20
Website
apollo-taxi.co.uk
Place 2 Place Taxis
Phone
+44 1622 791 400
Website
place2place.biz

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