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Travelling To The Isles of Scilly

Ferry or Helicopter

Ferry

Between March and November, the Isles of Scilly’s iconic passenger ferry, Scillonian III, links St Mary’s with Penzance. Run by Isles of Scilly Travel, the daily sailing leaves Penzance at 9.15am and arrives in St Mary’s at noon. The return voyage starts at 4.30pm.

An adult day trip costs from £30; £15 for a child. If you’re staying overnight, adult returns start at £118, child returns at £66. Full and latest fares.

Helicopter

Year round, Penzance Helicopters fly from Penzance to St Mary’s and Tresco. Flights take 15 minutes. Expect to pay £260 return for an adult overnight fare, £216 for a child. Day returns start at £130. Full & latest fares.

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Isles of Scilly

Text © Belinda Dixon

Images by David Jones, foundin_a_attic