Scilly can be reached from the English mainland by helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft or ship.  Isles of Scilly Travel , handles the ferry and the fixed wing planes. British International , handles the helicopters.

All air services fly directly to St Mary's airport with dedicated busses dropping off in Hugh Town close to the guet house.  The Helicopter flight time from Penzance is  20 minutes. Flights on fixed-wing aircraft can be booked from Bristol, Exeter, Newquay, Southampton and Land's End.

The Scillonian ferry departs Penzance quay at 9.15. (Please check the times yourself.) It sails directly to St Marys and takes just over two-and-a-half hours.  When arriving on the Scillonian  your bags  will be delivered right to the door for a nominal fee providing they have been  placed in the luggage container as you board the ship and they are labelled, with our Pelistry Cottage address.

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Bookings can be made for the Ferry , Scillonian 111 Which departs daily from Penzance and for the fixed wing aircraft departing from, Lands End, Newquay, Exiter, Bristol and Southhampton.  Phone 08457105555

 

British international flys the Helicopter daily (except Sundays) to St Mary's and Tresco. It departs from Penzance throughout the year.  Phone 01736 363871

Road, Rail and Connecting Airlines

Head for Penzance using the M5 or A38, then the A30. The heliport and quay are clearly signposted and have ample parking.

Penzance is also the nearest station. If travelling by rail we suggest you make your flight reservations to synchronise with train arrival times. A combined rail/helicopter ticket can be purchased from First Great Western on 0845 601 0573

Ryanair's service from London Stansted to Newquay operates in addition to the Air Southwest scheduled service from Gatwick. These flights connect with the Skybus service to the islands, and offer a tempting and timesaving alternative to the helicopter, for south east based visitors. Telephone Ryanair on 0871-246-0000 and Air Southwest on 0870-241-8202 for flight details. www.ryanair.com  www.airsouthwest.com

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