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

The cheapest way to get from London to Matera is to train and fly and bus which costs €70 - €200 and takes 7h 42m.

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 42m and costs €70 - €200.

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 Frankfurt and Metaponto - Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.

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 27m and costs €210 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 27m and costs €210 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 37h 22m.

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 1:36 AM in London and 2:36 AM in Matera.

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

Book your London to Matera bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1226+ 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, Trenitalia), car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), 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
8h 54m
€98–293
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
8h 6m
€71–220
Train
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
€211–681
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
3. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus 354
37h 22m
€170–297
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 18m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane LHR - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 1m
€117–300
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 14m
€79–250
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 42m
€71–198
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Tgv
3. Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
21h 16m
€261–771
Train via Bari
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 11m
€174–637
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
3. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus 577 / ...
38h 35m
€111–334
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 19m
€347–507

London to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

20h 27mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,794 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Matera via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 37h 22m.

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