There are 9 ways to get from London to Istres by plane, train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
5h 9m€114–340Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Miramastrain
5h 50m€67–219Train
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille Saint Chtrain Trn
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 47m€209–449Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Salon-de-Provencebus N789
20h 43m€95–158Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istrescar
11h 49m€315–404Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
5h 33m€78–200Train via Manduel
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Miramastrain Ter
8h 51m€248–474Train #2
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Istrestrain Ter
8h 53m€277–467Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Istrescar
13h 16m€194–327
London to Istres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Istres is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 20h 43m.
The fastest way to get from London to Istres is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €110 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Istres. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Les Carmes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière Salon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Istres. However, there are services departing from London St. Pancras Int. and arriving at Istres via Lille Europe and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between London and Istres is 1056 km.
The best way to get from London to Istres without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €200 - €450.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from London to Istres, including transfers.
London to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Istres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. station.
The best way to get from London to Istres is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €450 and takes 8h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 20h 43m.
What companies run services between London, England and Istres, France?
British Airways, Air France, and Brussels Airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St. Pancras Int. to Istres via Lille Europe, Marseille Saint Ch, and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
London to Istres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Istres is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:13 AM in London and 10:13 AM in Istres.
London to Istres train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe station.
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