Advice on getting to our departure points
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To discover how to get to our departure points by road, bus, train, coach and taxi, or to find information on car hire and parking use the menu system or click on the links below:

Penzance Quay
Land's End Airport
Newquay Airport
Exeter Airport
Bristol Airport
Southampton Airport
St. Mary's Airport
St. Mary's Quay

Penzance Quay

By Road

Follow the A30 to Penzance, then pickup brown signs for Scillonian III. Scillonian III departs from Lighthouse Pier, see Penzance map below.

See our parking information for details of secure or suitable day trip car parks.

Address: Penzance Quay (Lighthouse Pier), Wharf Road, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BD.


Taxi

Various Taxi services operate in the Penzance area and there is a taxi rank directly ourside the train station. Booking is advisable.

Bus

Penzance Bus Station is situated directly opposite the railway station. Schedules are operated by First buses. See their website: www.firstgroup.com
For further information telephone bus Information on 0870 6082608.

Coach

National Express coaches operate from across the South West regions and throughout England to Penzance Bus Station. 
Contact National Express on 08705 808080 or www.nationalexpress.com
for further details.


Rail

Regular train services run to Penzance Train Station, which is a 5-10 minute walk or a short taxi ride to Penzance Quay.

For further information on train times and booking call National Rail enquiries on: 
+44 (0)8457 48 49 50 or see: www.thetrainline.com


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Penzance Quay is owned and operated by Cornwall Council


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Penzance/Lands End Airport:
A Cars: 01736 350666
Double Eight: 01736 888888
Nippy Cabs: 01736 366666
Stones Taxis: 01736 332022
Baileys Cars - St Just : 07712070676
Rosevale Cars - Sancreed : 01736 810751
Country Cars - Penzance : 01736 333919

Village Cars: 01736 810564 (Cater for wheelchair users)

 

Lands End Airport

Road
Follow the A30 to Penzance, then signs for Lands End, turn right at Crows an Wra. The airfield lies one mile beyond.

Address
Land's End Airport, St. Just, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 7RL


Skybus Airport Bus Link
Skybus provide a pick up / drop off service into Penzance. Pick up is approximately 1 hour prior to depature time, timing will be confirmed when you book your flight. This is charged at £5.00 each way (£10.00 return). The travel time by bus is approximately 20 minutes. Please book in advance by telephone: 0845 710 5555.

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For further information about Land's End Airport see their website: www.landsendairport.co.uk

 


 

Taxi
A Cars: 01736 350666
Double Eight: 01736 888888
Nippy Cabs: 01736 366666
Stones Taxis: 01736 332022
Baileys Cars - St Just : 07712070676
Rosevale Cars - Sancreed : 01736 810751
Country Cars - Penzance : 01736 333919
Village Cars: 01736 810564 (Cater for wheelchair users)

Bus
There is a bus stop situated directly outside the airport. The schedules are operated by First buses. See their website: www.firstgroup.com

For further information telephone bus Information on 0870 6082608.

Coach
National Express coaches operate from across the South West regions and throughout England to Penzance Bus Station.  From there you can connect to the Skybus Airport Bus Link.

Contact National Express on 08705 808080 or www.nationalexpress.com
for further details.

Rail
Regular train services run to Penzance Train Station where you can pick up a bus transfer to Land's End Airport (See Skybus Airport Bus section above)

For further information on train times and booking call National Rail enquiries on: +44 (0)8457 48 49 50 or see: www.thetrainline.com

 

Newquay Airport

From the East:
Follow the A30 through Bodmin towards Newquay until you are sign posted to Indian Queens and the Airport. Turn off the A30 and follow all signs.

From the West:
Follow the A30 East leaving the main town of Newquay on your left . Take the turning signposted Wadebridge and Indian Queens and follow signs to the Airport.

Use the AA Route Planner for directions to and from the airport.

Address: Newquay Cornwall Airport, St Mawgan, Cornwall, TR8 4HP




Air

Other airlines that fly to and from Newquay Airport include:
(details maybe subject to change please check)

Air Southwest
www.airsouthwest.com
Newquay to/from: Bristol, Cork, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, London City, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle

BMI Baby
www.bmibaby.com
Newquay to/from: Birmingham, Manchester

Flybe
www.flybe.com
Newquay to/from: Edinburgh, Isle of Man, London Gatwick

Jet2
www.jet2.com
Newquay to/from: Belfast International, Leeds/Bradford

Lufthansa
www.lufthansa.com
Newquay to/from: Düsseldorf

Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Newquay to/from: Alicante, London Stansted


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Website

For further information about Newquay Cornwall Airport see their website:
www.newquaycornwallairport.com or email nqyinfo@newquaycornwallairport.com


 

 

Taxi

There is a taxi rank at Newquay Airport.
Some providers below.

Carbis Cabs: www.newquay-airport-taxis.co.uk
A2B Newquay Travel: www.taxisnewquayairport.co.uk  who offer discounts of up to 30% when you book your taxi in advance.

Public Transport

Traveline offers impartial public transport timetables information for local bus services, national rail, ferry, coach, or a combination of all four. Journeys can be planned to and from a specific stop or postcode.
To contact Traveline, call 0871 200 22 33

Bus

Services to Newquay Airport are provided by Western Greyhound and Summercourt Travel.
Timetables for the Western Greyhound service 556 (Newquay to Padstow) can be accessed by clicking here: Western Greyhousd Timetables.
Summercourt Travel provides an on-demand service between Newquay and Newquay Airport that requires pre-booking. This departs every 30 minutes at times to suit flights and operates every day that the Airport is open. The fare is £10 but is discounted to £5 per person if 2 persons travel and £3.50 per person if 3 or more persons travel.
For further information on these services, or to contact the operators, follow these links:
Western Greyhound Tel. 01637 871871
Summercourt Travel Tel. 01726 861108

Coach

There are daily coaches to Newqauy Town Centre from London and additional National Express services from Plymouth, Bristol and Manchester, which provide connections throughout the country. You would need to take a taxi or bus to Newquay Airport from Newquay Bus Station.

Rail

Every Saturday in summer there are fast, direct services to Newquay Town from London, the Midlands, the North and Scotland. The Companies running services are Virgin, Great Western and Wales and West Trains. Please contact the National Rail Enquiry Bureau on (08457) 484950. You would need to take a taxi or bus to Newquay Airport from the train station.

 

Exeter Airport

The airport, which is situated five miles from Exeter city centre and one and a half miles from the M5 motorway, is served by a bus service, with links to rail services.  

The airport also offers plentiful on-site car parking.
Use the AA Route Planner for directions to and from the airport.
For public transport routes see Traveline.

Address:
Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD


By Air

Other airlines that fly to and from Exeter Airport from domestic (UK) airports include:

(details maybe subject to change please check. For international routes see the Exeter Airport website: www.exeter-airport.co.uk )

Flybe
www.flybe.com
Exeter to/from: Aberdeen, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich



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Website

For further information about Exeter International Airport see their website:
www.exeter-airport.co.uk

 

Taxi

The airport's authorised taxi company Corporate Cars operates from the Arrivals Building.
Booking is advised: email Corporate Cars or 01395 234 100
Chauffeur Services: 01395 233 728
Other Taxi companies are not permitted to use the Arrivals taxi bays.

Bus

Service 56 (56A 60B): timetable (item 2 for Exeter)
Exeter St. Davids Station - Bus Station - Airport - Exmouth
Not Sundays or Bank Holidays

Service 379: timetable (item 3 for Exeter)
Exeter St. Davids Station - Bus Station - Airport - Sidmouth

Rail

Train Stations near to Exeter International Airport:
Exeter St. Davids (5.5 miles)
Exeter Central (5 miles)
Tiverton Parkway (12 miles)
Digby & Sowton (2.5 miles)

National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50


Minibus Airport Transfer

Corporate Cars offer the Home - Airport - Home
Minibus Transfer service for groups.
Booking is advised at time of flight reservation:
tel: 01395 234 100

 

Bristol Airport

Road

Bristol International Airport is located 8 miles south of Bristol City Centre.
Use the AA Route Planner for full directions to and from the airport.

From North M5
Leave the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.

From South M5
Leave the M5 at Junction 22, at roundabout take 3rd exit signposted A38. At East Brent roundabout joining the A370 take 2nd exit signposted A38 & airport. Continue on this road for approx 11 miles, airport is on the left.

From East M4
At Junction 20, join the M5 southbound. Exit the M5 at junction 18 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Take the A4 towards Bristol following signs for the airport. Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38.

From South East (Bath)
Follow the A4 towards Bristol, bear left onto the A4174 signposted Ring Road. Continue to follow signs for Airport and A38 Taunton.

From South Wales
Follow M4 over the second Severn Crossing. At junction 22 branch left to join M49 (Signposted South West). Take the A4 (signposted A4 Bristol & Airport). Go past Bristol City Football ground and connect with the A38 towards Taunton, the airport is situated 8 miles South of Bristol on the A38

Address: Bristol International Airport, Bristol, BS48 3DY

Airport Express Link

(Information taken from Bristol Airport Website, correct at time of publish but please check)

Bristol International Flyer
The Bristol International Flyer is the only express link between Bristol Railway Station (Temple Meads), Bristol Bus Station, Clifton and Bristol International Airport. The journey time to the City Centre is approximately 30 minutes, with services operating daily between 0230 and 2345*.
From Bristol International the service operates two alternating routes, the '330' linking Temple Meads, City Centre, Key Hotels and Clifton and the '331' which also serves Temple Meads before continuing onwards to the Bus Station (same routes operate in reverse).

FARES:
Bristol International to/from Clifton & Anchor road
Adult return** £8.00
Adult single £6.00
Child return** £7.00
Child single £5.00
Family return (2 adults & 2 children 5-15yrs)** £20.00

Bristol International to/from Bedminster, Temple Meads, City Centre & Bus Station
Adult Return** £8.00
Adult Single £5.00
Child Return** £7.00
Child Single £4.00
Family Return (2 Adults & 2 Children 5-15yrs)** £20.00

* Service operates every day except Christmas Day (limited services on Boxing Day & New Years Day). Frequency variations apply at weekends and at off peak times.
** One month validity on all return tickets purchased. Local area Concessionary Travelcards and Student Photo ID Cards accepted.
The Airport Express Link allows easy connections to a vast rail network accessible from Temple Meads, which is served at 15 minute intervals during peak times. Local Bus and National Express Coach connections are also available from Marlborough Street Bus Station.

How to Book
Pay the driver as you board
Book combined Rail/Flyer tickets at www.thetrainline.com or collect tickets from your local train station for all connecting journeys via Temple Meads
Book combined National Express/Flyer tickets at www.nationalexpress.com for all connecting coach journeys via Bristol Bus Station
Buy a Through Ticket on any First Bristol/First Somerset & Avon bus to the City Centre for all local bus connections via Bristol Bus Station
Please note: All Rail and National Express Coach Through Tickets need to be collected prior to your date of travel, as there is currently no facility at Bristol International.

Plan your journey at Transport Direct


Air

Other airlines that fly to and from Bristol Airport from domestic (UK) airports include:

(details maybe subject to change please check. For international routes see the Bristol Airport website: www.bristolairport.co.uk )

Aer Arann
www.aerarann.com
Bristol to/from: Cork

Air Southwest
www.airsouthwest.com
Bristol to/from: Jersey, Leeds-Bradford, Manchester, Plymouth

Aurigny Air Services
www.aurigny.com
Bristol to/from: Guernsey

Eastern Airways
www.easternairways.com
Bristol to/from: Aberdeen

Easyjet
www.easyjet.co.uk
Bristol to/from: Belfast International, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle

Flybe
www.flybe.com
Bristol to/from: Jersey

Flyglobespan
www.flyglobespan.com
Bristol to/from: Dublin

Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Bristol to/from: Derry, Dublin, Knock, Shannon

 

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Map showing the location of Bristol Airport.

Website

For further information about Bristol International Airport see their website: www.bristolairport.co.uk

or see Bristol Airport Guide at: www.bristol-airport-guide.co.uk

 

Bus

From Weston-Super-Mare, First runs an hourly bus service to Bristol International Airport, calling at various local stops along the way. Service 121 runs every hour from 09.32 to 16.32 Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, service 821 runs every two hours between 09.07 and 17.07.

For further information on this and other bus services call traveline on: 0870 608 2 608 or visit www.firstgroup.com.

Coach

National Express coaches operate from across the South West and South Wales regions to Bristol Bus Station. From there you can connect to the Bristol International Flyer.

With effect from 5th March 2007 National Express increased the frequency of their direct coach services operating between Cardiff and Bristol Bus Station, improving connections to Bristol International via the Flyer Airport Express Link. Service 202 departs Cardiff Bus Station daily between the hours of 0430 and 1730, stopping at Newport Bus Station on route. Combined through tickets are available.

The 404/406 overnight National Express services between Penzance and London now route via Bristol International Airport stopping outside the terminal at 0230 and 0215 daily.

Contact National Express on 08705 808080 or www.nationalexpress.com for further details.

Rail

The nearest train station to Bristol International Airport is Bristol Temple Meads, approximately seven miles away. The Bristol International Flyer express coach service connects you from Bristol Temple Meads to the airport every 15 at peak times.

For train times and bookings see: www.thetrainline.com

 

Southampton Airport

Road

The airport is situated just outside Southampton city centre. It is on the interchange of the M3 and M27. Passengers should exit at junction 5 of the M27. The airport is also easily reached via the A34 from Oxford and Newbury. The motorways leading to the airport clearly indicate the route to be taken.
Use the AA Route Planner for directions to and from the airport.

Address: Southampton International Airport, Wide Lane, Southampton,
Hampshire SO18 2NL

Air

Other airlines that fly to and from Southampton Airport from domestic (UK) airports include:

(details maybe subject to change please check. For international routes see the Southampton Airport website: www.southamptonairport.com )

Aer Arann
www.aerarann.com
Southampton to/from: Cork

Blue Islands
www.blueislands.com
Southampton to/from: Guernsey

Eastern Airways
www.easternairways.com
Southampton to/from: Aberdeen, Inverness, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle

Flybe
www.flybe.com
Southampton to/from: Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle

Flyglobespan
www.flyglobespan.com
Southampton to/from: Dublin

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Website

For further information about Southampton Airport see their website:
www.southamptonairport.com.

 

Taxi

Checkercars is located in the main concourse opposite the arrivals hall and operates 24 hours a day. For advance bookings call: +44 (0)2380 627 100 or Email: Southampton@checkercars.com


Bus

Two operators serve Southampton Airport to Southampton city centre.

Unilink - bus U1C
The U1C bus service operates between Southampton Airport, Southamptoin University and the city centre. It runs every 15 minutes during the week and every 20 minutes at weekends and public holidays. For more information about this service, telephone Unilink on +44 (0)2380 595 974 or visit the website at: www.unilink.soton.ac.uk.

First Group - bus 14
First Group operate an hourly service from Southampton Airport, Monday to Saturday until 13:26pm and two additional services later in the day. For more information about this service, telephone +44 (0)2380 224 854 or visit the website: www.firstgroup.com.


Coach

The National Express terminal is located in the centre of Southampton on Western Esplanade.
National Express Timetables and booking information: www.nationalexpress.com
Tel: +44 (0)870 580 8080.


Rail

The airport is one of the shortest plane to train connections of any airport in Europe.

The terminal is just 99 steps from Southampton Airport (Parkway) train station, with up to three trains every hour to London Waterloo and fast links to many InterCity destinations.

For further information call National Rail enquiries on: +44 (0)8457 484 950 or see: www.thetrainline.com

 

St Mary's Airport

Skybus Arrivals

On arrival you will be greeted by Paulger's Passenger Transport. Their friendly staff will take you and your luggage to any St. Mary's destination for £3.50 per adult (£6.50 return), £1.50 per child (under 12), infants free of charge. They also provide a collection service on arrangement with the driver.

Address: St. Mary's Airport, Old Town, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall TR21 0NG


Road

St. Mary's is a small island and the airport is located East of Old Town Bay, only 15-20 minutes walk from Hugh Town and St. Mary's Quay.

Boat

Water transfers are available to other islands or to Penzance from St. Mary's Quay:

St Mary's
St. Mary's Boatmen's Association 01720 423999

Tresco & Bryher:
Bryher Boat Services: 01720 422886

St. Agnes:
St. Agnes Boating: 01720 422704 /07836 722359

St Martins:
St. Martins Boat Services: 01720 422814 / 08315 85365

Penzance:
Isles of Scilly Steamship Company: 0845 710 5555

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Websites

For more information about the Isles of Scilly and how to get there:

Tourist Information: www.simplyscilly.co.uk
Isles of Scilly Travel: www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk

 

Taxi

Taxi operators on St. Mary's are as follows:

Paulger's Passenger Transport:
01720 423701

Island Taxis:
01720 422635 / 01720 422126

Scilly Cabs:
01720 422901

Q - Cabs:
01720 422260

Mistral Cabs:
01720 422460

St.Marys Taxi:
01720 422555

 

St Marys Quay

Road

St. Mary's is a small island and the Quay is located in Hugh Town, only 15-20 minutes walk from Old Town and St. Mary's Airport.

Address: St. Mary's Quay, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall TR21 0HU


Boat

Water transfers are available from other islands to St. Mary's Quay:

Tresco & Bryher:   Bryher Boat Services 01720 422886.
St. Agnes:             St. Agnes Boating 01720 422704 /07836 722359 / 07771 550652
St. Martins:            St. Martins Boat Services 01720 422814 / 08315 85365


Luggage Collection

On your return journey from the Isles of Scilly, St. Mary's luggage can be collected from your holiday accommodation and loaded on board Scillonian III prior to sailing. This service is operated at a small charge per item by local haulage firms: Island Carriers (01720 422662) or Richard Hand Haulage (01720 423007).

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Websites

For more information about the Isles of Scilly:

Tourist Information: www.simplyscilly.co.uk
Scilly Online: www.scillyonline.co.uk

 

Taxi

Taxi operators on St. Mary's are as follows:

Paulger's Passenger Transport:
01720 423701

Island Taxis:
01720 422635 / 01720 422126

Scilly Cabs:
01720 422901

Q - Cabs:
01720 422260

Mistral Cabs:
01720 422460

St.Marys Taxi:
01720 422555

     

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