Arriving
Your guide to getting to Tresco, exploring the Isles of Scilly, and other useful information ahead of your stay with us
Getting to Tresco
The island may feel wonderfully removed, yet we’re just 28 miles from the Cornish coast - with straightforward connections from across the South West and further afield.
Fly Direct: Penzance Helicopters
The quickest route to the island, Penzance Helicopters flies direct to Tresco - and to St Mary’s - in just 15 minutes.
By Sea: Scillonian Ferry
Sail aboard Scillonian III from Penzance to St Mary’s, then continue with a short onward boat transfer to Tresco.
By Plane: Skybus
Fly from Land’s End, Newquay or Exeter, then continue with a short onward boat transfer to Tresco.
Tresco Heliport
Private helicopter pilots and charter operators may fly direct to Tresco by prior arrangement.
Moorings
Deep-water moorings are available for visiting yachts and cruisers in New Grimsby Sound and Old Grimsby Harbour.
Before you arrive...
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Useful information
From travelling between the islands to reaching us from further afield, you’ll find everything you need to know below.
Connecting to Tresco
Our guide to reaching Tresco from across the UK and further afield.
Your Questions Answered
We’ve gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions about travelling to Tresco.
Tresco Loves: Staying Enroute
Why not turn the journey into part of the holiday, with a stay in Devon, Cornwall or Bristol along the way?
Tresco Boat Services
Getting around the islands is simple - from airport transfers to easy island-hopping days out.
Book Bike Hire
With miles of quiet lanes and sandy tracks to roam, there’s no better way to explore Tresco than by bicycle.
