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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Messina is to bus and fly and train which costs €80 - €200 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 41m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg Park&Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Glasgow to Messina?

The distance between Glasgow and Messina is 2624 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Glasgow to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Messina bus from?

Glasgow to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Messina bus arrive?

Glasgow to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of Glasgow. It is currently 7:36 AM in Glasgow and 8:36 AM in Messina.

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

Book your Glasgow to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Messina.

Glasgow to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GLA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 17m
€95–349
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EDI - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 41m
€85–196
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
26h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
2d 1h
€330–480
Train to Glasgow/Prestwick, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Intl Airporttrain
2. Fly from Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PIK - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 33m
€89–277
Fly Glasgow Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane GLA - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 11m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane EDI - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 15m
€102–270
Train, ferry via Turin
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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 / ...
27h 53m
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus
2d 3h
€298–599

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 2,623.6 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg Park&Drive in around 2d 1h.

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