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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 6.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺ and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Istanbul?

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

How far is it from Portsmouth to Istanbul?

The distance between Portsmouth and Istanbul is 2636 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 43h 42m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Portsmouth to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Istanbul bus from?

Portsmouth to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Istanbul bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Istanbul bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 8:52 PM in Portsmouth and 10:52 PM in Istanbul.

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

Book your Portsmouth to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4300+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Portsmouth to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Portsmouth to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Istanbul
best
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)plane LHR - IST
8h 17m
₺6,265–19,193
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)plane LGW - IST
8h 36m
₺5,760–16,987
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
43h 42m
₺10,289–13,839
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbulcar
28h 23m
₺33,513–46,345
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane LGW - SAW
8h 58m
₺8,363–14,010
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane STN - SAW
9h 48m
₺6,704–29,604
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)plane STN - IST
9h 40m
₺11,001–31,581
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
2d 5h
₺10,602–16,357
Train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
3d
₺6,489–15,099
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbulcar
29h 32m
₺27,750–43,761

Portsmouth to Istanbul by bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

₺10,602Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,635.9 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Istanbul via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Munich in around 2d 5h.

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