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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £65 - £200 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Policoro, Frankfurt and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 33m.

How far is it from Messina to Edinburgh?

The distance between Messina and Edinburgh is 1616 miles.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 26h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Messina to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Edinburgh bus from?

Messina to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Train or bus from Messina to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Messina to Edinburgh is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 47h 33m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £650 and takes 34h 4m.

Where does the Messina to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Messina to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Messina. It is currently 10:41 AM in Messina and 9:41 AM in Edinburgh.

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

Book your Messina to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CTA - EDI
7h 51m
£66–198
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
26h 15m
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policorobus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
47h 33m
£146–231
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CTA - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 34m
£88–253
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane REG - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 54m
£67–280
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CTA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 35m
£83–268
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
34h 4m
£213–622
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
2. Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus 700
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
£122–357

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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4h 2mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 1,606.2 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Policoro, Policoro, Frankfurt, Frankfurt, and London Victoria in around 47h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Edinburgh Waverley via Torino Porta Nuova, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 34h 4m.

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