Cost of driving to UK and back again.

bickern · 12th June 2014, 16:38

Can anyone enlighten me to the approximate cost of driving from Mugla to Lancashire? I understand quite a few toll roads are involved as well as the fuel costs.

Thanks.

oldfogy · 12th June 2014, 17:02

Not the routes you want but might be handy, until someone posts a more up-todate figure.

This is a couple of years old now but:-

Total Costs = £326.12

inc: Toll £28.50 | Petrol £274.28 | Road tax £23.34

Time = 39h 27m of which 24h on motorways
Distance = 2252 mi, of which 1669 mi on motorways
Route = Birmingham UK - Dover - France - Belgium - Netherlands - Germany - Austria - Sloveia - Croatia - Serbia - Bulgaria - Turkey, "ferry at Eceabat to Çanakkale" - Didim.
(Dover to Calais try Dover to Dunkirk, quieter port & a lot cheaper)

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Or this one from 1 July 2010 = 4 days
Total cost was roughly £500

Diesel £183,
Channel ferry about 1 hour £75 not booked in advance,
French tolls £41,
Swiss roads £26,
Italian tolls £44 +
Brindisi to Igoumenitsa ferry £75 about 8 hours (163 Miles),
Greece, onto to Ipsala -
Turkish toll 10TL.

hayabusa · 12th June 2014, 18:32

Would it be cheaper to fly to Manchester ?...........

Unless you are moving out of Turkey a lot of stuff and you need a Car.

bickern · 12th June 2014, 19:47

A friend of mine in Dalyan is going back to UK and has asked me to drive over with their stuff then I would return here with the van. I am not sure it is cost effective because they are not taking a great deal with them.

oldfogy · 12th June 2014, 19:58

There are obviously a few other organisations, but I came across this one just the other day (recommended/suggested) and don't forget drivers are always looking for 'back-hauls' so nothing ventured etc........

Getting Quotes For Courier Services
Courier Services | UK Delivery Service Companies - Shiply

What I like about this site is the none contact when just making a enquiry.
(Although it's probably best to give a thanks, so you do not get snubbed the next time)

Housemartins · 13th June 2014, 08:53

Fly with Pegasus and get loads of excess bags, we did it and was really reasonable

drummerboy · 13th June 2014, 09:11

Hi Bickern

If you are thinking of doing the van we have a load of our
stuff here in the UK we want to get to our villa in Fethiye area.

Cheers

have sent you a PM.

bickern · 13th June 2014, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Housemartins

Fly with Pegasus and get loads of excess bags, we did it and was really reasonable

But the double bed, 42" TV and some other stuff would mean very big excess bags plus chloroform for the dog.