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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Messina is to fly and train which costs €70 - €200 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 43m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Messina. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Messina via Birmingham, Brussels-North train station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 29m.

How far is it from Manchester to Messina?

The distance between Manchester and Messina is 2331 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Manchester to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Messina bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Messina?

The best way to get from Manchester to Messina is to bus via Milan which takes 43h 29m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €850 and takes 33h 2m.

Where does the Manchester to Messina bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 9:42 AM in Manchester and 10:42 AM in Messina.

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

Book your Manchester to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Manchester to Messina - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MAN - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 43m
€73–198
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
25h 43m
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Messinabus
43h 29m
€112–321
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane MAN - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 13m
€78–242
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 Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain
33h 2m
€253–806
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 Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Messina Main Train Stationbus
47h 2m
€133–377

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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4h 46mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,331.4 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Messina via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 43h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Messina Centrale via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Valenciennes, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Nuova in around 33h 2m.

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