There are various ways of getting to Calabria and it is worth doing a bit of research as you can seek out some really cheap deals. These will give you some ideas, although timetables are liable to change.
BY AIR, Cheap flights are available to Lamezia Terme airport with Ryanair from Stansted or Thomsonfly from Gatwick or Manchester.
Also Naples: BMI, BA Airways, First Choice, Myair.com, Thomsonfly and Virgin fly from from Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow, Standsted, Birmingham, East Midlands and others.
BY TRAIN, (Scalea nearest bigger town) is easily accessible with direct lines from Lamezia or Naples.
BY ROAD, Maiera is 1hr 30min from Lamezia and 2hr 30min from Naples.