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How to get fromSouthampton to Isles of Scillyby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Isles of Scilly by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane EXT - ISC
    5h 49m
    £94–379

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane BRS - ISC
    8h 35m
    £67–227

  3. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newquaytrain train
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane NQY - ISC
    8h 44m
    £135–444

  4. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)plane plane STN - ISC
    8h 22m
    £85–270

Exeter (EXT) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Isles of Scilly, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Isles of Scilly. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC). Alternatively, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Newquay, walk to Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC).

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