There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Paddington by plane, train, bus or night train
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Recommended option
Fly to London Gatwick, train • 4h 14m
8 alternative options
Fly to London Heathrow • 5h 11m
Fly to London City • 5h 24m
Fly to London Stansted • 4h 37m
Fly to London Luton, bus • 5h 2m
Train • 26h 32m
Bus, train • 33h 48m
Bus • 40h 18m
Night train, train • 34h 42m
Catania to Paddington by train, bus, walk and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Paddington is to fly which costs €65 - €320 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Paddington is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Paddington Eastbourne Terrace via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 18m.
The distance between Catania and Paddington is 1242 miles.
The best way to get from Catania to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 26h 32m and costs €310 - €800.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Catania to Paddington, including transfers.
Catania to Paddington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.
The best way to get from Catania to Paddington is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €800 and takes 26h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €270 and takes 40h 18m.
Catania to Paddington bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at London Victoria station.
Paddington is 1h behind Catania. It is currently 1:50 PM in Catania and 12:50 PM in Paddington.
- Distance: 1241.9 miles
- Duration: 4h 14m
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Paddington, England?
Swiss, easyJet and five other airlines fly from Catania to Paddington every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania to Paddington via Roma Termini, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., Paris Gare De Lyon, Van Gogh, Gare de l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 26h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £340
Flights from Catania to London Gatwick via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £340
Flights from Catania to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £470
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £430
Flights from Catania to London Stansted via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £430
Flights from Catania to London Stansted via Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £430
Flights from Catania to London Stansted via Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £430
Flights from Catania to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £600
Flights from Catania to London Luton via Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Catania to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £550
Flights from Catania to London Heathrow via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £250
Flights from Catania to London Heathrow via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95 - £400
Flights from Catania to London Heathrow via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £340
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Catania to London City via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £300
Flights from Catania to London City via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Catania to London Heathrow via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £650
Flights from Catania to London City via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £440
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Catania to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £320
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Catania to London Heathrow via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £400
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Catania to London City via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £400
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Catania to London City via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £180 - £460
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Catania to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £370
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £14
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15 - £21
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Standard
- £15 - £21
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- £35 - £50
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45 - £140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- £45 - £65
- Base Standard
- £75 - £110
- Base Premium
- £90 - £140
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85 - £150
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £85 - £120
- 1st Class
- £110 - £150
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £70 - £100
- 1st Class
- £95 - £130
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100 - £300
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £270 - £300
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £95 - £280
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £267 - £272
- Standard
- £95 - £105
- Standard Premier
- £120 - £160
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German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55 - £65
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85 - £130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19 - £35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Chiasso to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £85 - £160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16 - £50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- £16 - £22
- 1st Class
- £30 - £50
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Luton Airport to London Paddington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13 - £20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 091 617 1141
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Policoro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25 - £35
- Schedules at
- saistrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Policoro to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100 - £120
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85 - £130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45 - £70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22 - £35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15 - £22
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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