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How to get fromCardiff to Isles of Scillyby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Isles of Scilly by train or plane

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  1. Train, train to Land'S End Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain
    4. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)planeLEQ - ISC
    8h 57m
    £52–291

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)planeBRS - ISC
    28h 36m
    £56–202

  3. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC)planeNQY - ISC
    8h 53m
    £73–422

Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to St Mary'S Airport (ISC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Isles of Scilly. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Plymouth, take the train to Penzance, walk to Bus Station, take the line 8 bus to Lands End Airport, walk to Land'S End Airport (LEQ) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC). Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, then fly to St Mary'S Airport (ISC).

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