Travelling to Tresco FAQs

The fastest way to the island is to fly direct to Tresco aboard Penzance Helicopters. The stunning flight takes just 15 minutes and you'll land just moments from your accommodation here on Tresco.

You can also reach Tresco by Skybus fixed wing planes, flying from Land’s End and Newquay all year round, and from Exeter in the summer months, or by Scillonian III passenger ferry from Penzance to St Mary’s. From St Mary's, there's a short boat transfer to Tresco.

However you travel, please advise us of your travel plans - including booking Tresco Transfers - using our Pre-Arrival Form or by calling +44 (0)1720 422849.

Many of our guests choose to fly direct to Tresco with Penzance Helicopters, in which case we will meet you at Tresco Heliport and transfer you to your cottage in our courtesy electric heliport shuttle.

Skybus flights and the Scillonian ferry land on the neighbouring island of St Mary's so you will require a short transfer to Tresco.

• Arriving by Skybus: Take advantage of our Tresco Transfers service for a cost of £34pp return. Our friendly team will deliver you and your luggage to St Mary's Quay for the next available boat to Tresco. To book the Transfer service, please email us, call 01720 422849 or fill in our Pre-arrival Form. Our standard transfer service may involve a short wait on St Mary's. A 'special' boat is available for a supplement of £60 - for details, please contact Tresco Boat Services on 01720 423373).
• Arriving by Scillonian: Tresco Boat Services meet the Scillonian on arrival at St Mary's. Provided your luggage is labelled with a blue Tresco label (available at Penzance Quay), your luggage will be transferred across to our boat automatically. You will need to travel on this boat to Tresco. Times are advertised on the Tresco Boat Services page one day in advance and also announced on the Scillonian prior to arrival at St Mary's.

However, you are traveling, please be sure to let us know your travel plans using our Pre-Arrival form.

Tresco is a car free island, so your car will need to stay on the mainland.

If you are travelling by Penzance Helicopters there is on-site parking at Penzance Heliport, payable on exit. There is no need to book in advance.

If you are travelling from Land's End Airport the airport parking is provided by Isles of Scilly Travel or Westwinds Car Park. If you are travelling from Cornwall Airport Newquay or Exeter please visit the Newquay or Exeter Airport websites for parking information.

If you are travelling by sea from Penzance you can leave your car in the secure car park with Scilly Parking who will drop you, your passengers and your luggage to the quay.

We do all we can to make Tresco accessible for those with mobility difficulties. For specific information on any aspect of your travel or your stay with us, please contact the Island Office on +44 (0)1720 422849 or email us.

Please contact the Island Office the day before departure to check the time of your transport from your accommodation to the Heliport or your boat.

Whilst dogs are not permitted in any of the accommodation on Tresco, they are welcome on leads as day visitors.

Dogs are most welcome at our dog-friendly Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher. Please call +44 (0)1720 422947 for details.