Self-Guided Trail in the Isles of Scilly

By boat:

The Scillonian III ferry departs from Penzance at 0915hrs. Some departures can be affected by the tides, please make sure to confirm the exact sailing time when making your booking. The sailing takes 2 hrs 40 mins. Make sure to be at the check-in for the ferry 45 minutes before departure. There is a luggage allowance of a combined weight of 25kg/person (no item of baggage should weigh more than 20kg).

By air:

The Isles of Scilly can be reached by aeroplane or by helicopter. Flights by plane are operated by Skybus, and the Isles of Scilly Travel. The Skybus fleet consists of 8 and 19-seater aircraft, each with a luggage allowance of 15kg/person. ID is required at check-in and can be in one of the following forms (though photo ID is preferred): passport, driving licence with photo, council issued bus pass, signed debit or credit card.

For details of prices and the timetable of scheduled flights:

www.ios-travel.co.uk

Tel: 0845 710 5555

Car parking is available at each of the airports, for details check the website for the airport from which you are flying:

Southampton: www.southamptonairport.com

Bristol: www.bristolairport.co.uk

Exeter: www.exeter-airport.co.uk

Newquay: www.newquaycornwallairport.com

Land’s End: www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk

There is also a shuttle bus service available from Penzance train station to Land’s End Airport.

At St Mary’s Airport, drivers from the Skybus shuttle bus service meet all flights and will take you and your luggage to your accommodation (for a fee). They will also arrange to collect you for your return journey.

If you wish to make your own travel plans please do not make any unalterable arrangements until you receive your written confirmation invoice by post.