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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Matera is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Matera is to fly and bus which takes 9h 44m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Matera?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Matera. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Matera via London Victoria, Frankfurt and Metaponto - Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 7m.

How far is it from Manchester to Matera?

The distance between Manchester and Matera is 2049 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Matera without a car is to train which takes 23h 47m and costs €250 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Manchester to Matera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Matera bus from?

Manchester to Matera bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Matera?

The best way to get from Manchester to Matera is to train which takes 23h 47m and costs €250 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 43h 7m.

Where does the Manchester to Matera bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Matera?

Matera is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:59 PM in Manchester and 10:59 PM in Matera.

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

Book your Manchester to Matera bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Matera?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Matera.

Manchester to Matera - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Matera by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), train, car, car train, night train, 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 to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane MAN - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
9h 44m
€78–205
Fly to Naples Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MAN - NAP
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus
10h 16m
€51–173
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
23h 47m
€250–869
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Paris to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
4. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Materabus 577 / ...
35h 21m
€185–668
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Materacar
24h 53m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
4. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Ferrandina-Pom.Migl.train Fr
32h 29m
€283–1,066
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Metapontobus
4. Take the bus from Metaponto - Scalo to Materabus 354
43h 7m
€178–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Matera Via Don Luigi Sturzobus
45h 36m
€122–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Materacar
25h 54m
€401–584

Manchester to Matera by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

23h 47mAverage Duration

€250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,049.1 km
Duration: 9h 44m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Matera - Via Dante Alighieri via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., and Ferrandina in around 23h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Matera via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Metaponto, and Metaponto - Scalo in around 43h 7m.

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