To reach the Isles of Scilly, there are two main options:
The first option is to drive to Penzance in Cornwall and take a ferry to the Isles of Scilly. The ferry runs from Penzance Harbour to St. Mary's, the largest island in the archipelago. The journey takes around 2 hours and 45 minutes. Parking is available at Penzance Harbour for those driving.
From nearby landmarks, it is approximately a 30-minute drive from St. Ives and a 1-hour drive from Truro to reach Penzance.
The second option is to drive to Land's End Airport and take a flight to St. Mary's Airport on the Isles of Scilly. The flight takes around 20 minutes. Parking is available at Land's End Airport for those driving.
From nearby landmarks, it is approximately a 10-minute drive from Penzance and a 40-minute drive from St. Ives to reach Land's End Airport.
The closest airport to Isles of Scilly is St Mary's Airport, which is located on St Mary's Island. The airport is about 2 miles from Hugh Town, the main town on the Isles of Scilly.
If you're traveling from mainland UK, you can take a flight from either Exeter Airport or Land's End Airport to St Mary's Airport. Flights from both airports take around 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can also take a ferry from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly, which takes around 2.5 hours.
If you're driving to either Exeter Airport or Land's End Airport, it's suggested to plan your route carefully as both airports are located in Cornwall and there may be narrow roads and single track lanes to navigate.