Getting to Bryher is part of your holiday experience…
Scilly may feel a world apart, but getting to Bryher couldn’t be easier, with the option to take the Scillonian ferry from Penzance or fly with Skybus from Land's End, Newquay or Exeter.
Even bringing your camping gear isn't a problem; once you've checked in your luggage at Penzance Quay or at the airport, you don't need to think about it again until you get to the campsite - we take care of everything, and your bags will usually arrive on the site before you do!
If you have any questions at all about the journey to Scilly, please take a look at the Isles of Scilly Travel website or contact us.
Getting to the Campsite
You can get to the Isles of Scilly by sea or by air (see below) and you and your luggage will then transfer to a small inter-island ferry to reach Bryher.
When you arrive on Bryher, we offer a luggage transfer service from the quay to your campsite pitch (£4 per person, return). This service is optional but highly recommended, as the campsite is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the quay.
However you're travelling, there are luggage limits - please check these with Isles of Scilly Travel. No single bag should be heavier than 20kg and excessively heavy bags will not be lifted. We would much prefer you bring lots of smaller, lighter bags than one big, heavy one! Tents often weigh over 20kg but separating the poles and pegs can often help lighten the load.
Please clearly label all bags with your name, phone number and 'Bryher Campsite'.
By Sea: Scillonian III
The Scillonian III passenger ferry sails from Penzance once a day, Monday to Saturday (also Sundays in July and August) and the crossing takes a little under 3 hours.
Scillonian III is the cheapest and most camper-friendly way of getting to Scilly, with a 25kg luggage allowance per person (and excess luggage bookable for campers). All luggage must be labelled with a green Bryher label. These are available at Penzance Quay prior to departure.
On arrival at St Mary’s you will board the blue ferry Firethorn. This usually departs around half an hour after the Scillonian docks, but listen for announcements onboard the Scillonian for the exact time. Provided your luggage has a green Bryher label attached, it will be transferred straight from the hold of the Scillonian to Firethorn, so you don’t need to worry about your luggage at all. You pay onboard the Firethorn (cash only) and we let them know you're coming, so there's no need to book this boat.
If you're travelling to Penzance by car, we advise booking parking in Penzance in advance with either Scilly Parking or Isles of Scilly Parking
By Air: Skybus
Skybus is Scilly’s own airline and offers you a choice of departing from Exeter, Newquay or Land’s End airports. It’s the fastest way of reaching the islands and offers incredible views of the archipelago as you approach.
If you are flying with Skybus you will have a 15kg per person luggage allowance, which is strictly enforced (for excess luggage information see the Isles of Scilly Travel website).
On arrival at St Mary’s airport you’ll need to collect your luggage and then get on one of the waiting minibuses to the quay (there is a small charge for this). From here you will be able to board one of the vessels from Tresco Boat Services to transfer you to Bryher. Please let us know your flight time prior to your holiday so we can let you know your boat time. We recommend booking an early flight where possible, as later arrivals may have to pay for a special hire boat.