What is the cheapest way to get from London to Matera?

The cheapest way to get from London to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €260 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Matera?

The fastest way to get from London to Matera is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €80 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between London and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Matera. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Naples Metropark Central Parking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.

How far is it from London to Matera?

The distance between London and Matera is 1794 km.

How do I travel from London to Matera without a car?

The best way to get from London to Matera without a car is to train which takes 20h 22m and costs €410 - €850.

How long does it take to get from London to Matera?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from London to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Matera bus from?

London to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Matera?

The best way to get from London to Matera is to train which takes 20h 22m and costs €410 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 38h 25m.

Where does the London to Matera bus arrive?

London to Matera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between London and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:54 PM in London and 3:54 PM in Matera.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Matera?

Book your London to Matera bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Matera.

London to Matera - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from London to Matera by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), 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.

Fly London City Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LCY - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 4m
€106–310
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane STN - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 51m
€74–253
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
20h 22m
€412–816
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
38h 25m
€166–321
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
21h 23m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LGW - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
7h 46m
€84–431
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Naples Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LHR - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
10h 9m
€135–312
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LGW - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
10h 25m
€89–330
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
20h 27m
€412–716
Train via Milan #2
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Altamuratrain
23h 19m
€367–732
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
2. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
40h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
22h 30m
€319–507

London to Matera by train, foot, and bus

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20h 22mAverage Duration

€412Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,794 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between London, England and Matera, Italy?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 20h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzo via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Naples Metropark Central Parking in around 38h 25m.

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