The Isles of Scilly by Train and Ferry
The Isles of Scilly are a train and ferry journey from the mainland: the train to Penzance, then a 2hr 45min to 3hr crossing to St Mary's, from March to November. The terminal is a short walk from the platform.
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How to get to Scilly by train
The train takes you to the ferry port, and the ferry carries foot passengers, so you can walk on with a rucksack and no car.
Train and Isles of Scilly Steamship Company ferry
Train to Penzance, 2hr 45min to 3hr ferry to St Mary's
The ferry terminal is a short walk from the platform. Sailings run from March to November only. Penzance station
Between the islands, the St Mary's Boatmen's Association runs boats to Tresco, Bryher, St Agnes and St Martin's.
Train times to Penzance from London, Bristol and more
The quickest train from each city to the ferry port. Then add the crossing: 2hr 45min to 3hr from Penzance.
| From | To Penzance |
|---|---|
| Exeter | 2hr 59min |
| Bristol | 4hr 5min |
| Bath | 4hr 26min |
| London | 5hr 5min |
| Oxford | 5hr 13min |
| Cardiff | 5hr 16min |
Protected places on Scilly
Protected places that lie mostly on Scilly, each with its own page.
Heritage Coasts
National Landscapes
Can you visit Scilly without a car?
Yes. The ferries carry foot passengers, so you can arrive with a rucksack and no car. We don't list island buses, so for anywhere further from the ferry, check local transport before you travel.
More English, Welsh and Manx islands by train and ferry
- Isle of WightTrain to Portsmouth Harbour, 22min ferry to Ryde Pier Head
- Isle of ManTrain to Liverpool Lime Street, 2hr 45min to 4hr 15min ferry to Douglas
Also by train and ferry: Scottish islands.