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

The cheapest way to get from London to Messina is to train and fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Messina is to train and fly which takes 8h 49m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between London and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Messina. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Messina via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.

How far is it from London to Messina?

The distance between London and Messina is 2067 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from London to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Messina bus from?

London to Messina bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Messina?

The best way to get from London to Messina is to bus which takes 39h 5m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €430 - €750 and takes 29h 51m.

Where does the London to Messina bus arrive?

London to Messina bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Brussels Midi / Brussels South West station.

What is the time difference between London and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 9:34 AM in London and 10:34 AM in Messina.

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

Book your London to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Messina.

London to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from London to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, or train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia)

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LCY - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 15m
€103–299
Fly London Stansted Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane STN - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 3m
€71–221
Train, ferry
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 Nuovatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Villa San Giovannitrain
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
21h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Messinabus
39h 5m
€123–294
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LGW - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 49m
€76–318
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LTN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 54m
€72–223
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LHR - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 16m
€128–500
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 Nuovatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain
29h 51m
€437–736

London City Airport (LCY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Messina.

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Distance: 2,066.7 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Messina via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 39h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Messina Centrale via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Nuova in around 29h 51m.

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