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 a world apart, but we're just 28 miles from the Cornish coast, with excellent connectivity from across the southwest - and beyond
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Fly Direct: Penzance Helicopters
The fastest way to the island, the new Penzance Helicopters service flies direct to Tresco and also St Mary's in just 15 minutes
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By Sea: Scillonian Ferry
Sail aboard Scillonian III from Penzance to St Mary's, then take a short boat transfer to Tresco
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By Plane: Skybus
Fly from Land's End, Newquay or Exeter Airports, then take a short boat transfer to Tresco
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Tresco Heliport
For private helicopter pilots and charter companies, fly direct to Tresco by prior arrangement
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Moorings
Deepwater moorings for visiting yachts and cruisers in New Grimsby Sound and Old Grimsby Harbour
Before you arrive...
From your travel details to how you like your pillows, once you have made your booking, let us know how we can make your stay perfect...
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Useful information
From getting around the islands to getting here from further afield, take a look at the useful information below
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Connecting to Tresco
Our guide to connecting to Tresco from across the UK and abroad
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Your Questions Answered
We've answered some of the most frequently asked questions about getting to Tresco
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Tresco Loves: Staying Enroute
Why not break your journey to Tresco with a stay in Devon, Cornwall or Bristol?
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Tresco Boat Services
Getting around the islands couldn't be easier, from airport transfers to island-hopping days out
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Book Bike Hire
With miles of quiet roads and dusty tracks to explore, what better way to explore Tresco than by bicycle?