Airport Details
Scottish Airports
Scottish Airport Details for - Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Glasgow Prestwick, Dundee, Inverness, Shetland, Orkney, Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Isle of Islay, Stornaway, Tiree, WickScottish Airline Codes, Telephone Numbers & Websites
Getting to Scotland
Getting Here - by Coach, by Road, by Rail, by SeaAberdeen
Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB21 7DU
Tel:+44 (0)844 481 6666 www.aberdeenairport.com
Overseas Flights
Amsterdam KL
Bergen T3 WF
Copenhagen SK
Dublin FR
Esbjerg BD
Groningen BD
Paris AF
Stavanger T3 SK WF
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City BE
Birmingham BE BD
Bristol T3
Durham Tees Valley T3
East Midlands T3
Exeter BE
Humberside T3
Leeds Bradford T3 BE
Liverpool T3
London Gatwick BE
London Heathrow BA BD
London Luton EZY
Manchester BE BD
Newcastle T3
Norwich T3 BD
Southampton T3 BE
Within Scotland
Kirkwall BE
Stornoway T3
Sumburgh (Shetland) BE
Wick T3
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH12 9DN
Tel:+44 (0)844 481 8989 www.edinburghairport.com
Overseas Flights (codes and contacts below)
Alicante FR EZY
Amsterdam KL
Avignon LS
Bergen WF
Bergerac BE
Berlin FR
Billund FR
Bodrum --
Bologna FR
Bordeaux FR
Bratislava FR
Bremen FR
Brussels BD
Burgas --
Cagliari --
Carcassonne FR
Chambery LS
Cologne 4U
Copenhagen QI DY BD
Corfu --
Dalaman -- OHY TOM
Dublin FR EI
Dubrovnik LS
Dusseldorf FR
Faro LS
Frankfurt FR LH
Galway RE TOM EZY
Haugesund FR
Heraklion --
Ibiza LS
Innsbruck TOM OS
Krakow FR EZY
La Rochelle LS
Las Palmas --
Leipzig FR
Limoges FR
Lisbon EZY
Lodz FR
Lyon EZY
Madrid EZY
Mahon LS
Malaga FR
Malta FR
Marseille FR
Milan (Malpensa) EZY
Munich EZY
Murcia LS
New York (JFK) DL
New York (Newark) CO
Nice EZY
Olbia LS
Oslo DY
Palma AEA -- FR TOM EZY
Paphos --
Paris (CDG) AF EZY
Pisa LS FR
Poitiers FR
Poznan FR
Prague LS
Rennes BE
Reus --
Rhodes --
Rome (Ciampino) FR
Shannon FR
Sofia --
Stockholm (Arlanda) SAS SK
Stockholm (Skavsta) FR
Tampere FR
Tenerife (South) --
Toronto --
Toulouse LS
Turin LS
Venice LS
Verona --
Vienna --
Wroclaw FR
Zadar FR
Zakynthos --
Zurich BD
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City BE
Belfast International EZY
Birmingham BE WW
Bournemouth FR
Bristol EZY
Cardiff BE WW
East Midlands WW
Exeter BE
Isle of Man BE
Jersey BE
Leeds Bradford BD
London City AF BA
London Gatwick BA EZY
London Heathrow BA BD
London Luton EZY
London Stansted EZY
Manchester BE BD
Newquay BE
Norwich BE
Southampton BE
Within Scotland
Inverness BE
Kirkwall BE
Sumburgh BE
Wick BE
Glasgow
Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA3 2SW
Tel:+44 (0)844 481 5555 www.glasgowairport.com
Overseas Flights
Alicante -- TCX TOM EZY
Amsterdam KL
Antalya
Arrecife -- VIK TCX TOM
Barcelona --
Berlin EZY
Bodrum -- TCX TOM
Bourgas BGH
Bourgas TCX
Bourgas TOM
Calgary --
Cancun TCX TOM
Chambery
Copenhagen BD
Corfu VIK TCX TOM
Dalaman -- VIK TCX TOM
Dubai EK
Dublin EI
Faro -- VIK TCX TOM
Faro EZY
Fuerteventura VIK TCX
Funchal TCX
Geneva TOM EZY
Heraklion -- VIK TCX
Ibiza TCX TOM EZY
Kos VIK TCX
La Rochelle BE
La Romana TOM
Lahore PK
Larnacan Charter -- TCX TOM
Las Palmas -- VIK TCX TOM
Mahon TCX TOM
Malaga TOM VIK TCX EZY
Malta TCX KM
Monastir TCX
Naples TOM
New York (Newark) CO
Orlando (Sanford) TCX TOM
Orlando Intl (summer only) VS
Palma TCX TOM EZY --
Paphos -- VIK TCX TOM
Paris (CDG) EZY
Philadelphia US
Puerto Plata TCX TOM
Punta Cana TOM
Reus TCX
Reus TOM
Reykjavik FI
Rhodes VIK TCX TOM
Salzburg TOM
Sharm El Sheikh -- TCX TOM
Tenerife (South) -- VIK TCX TOM
Tiree BE
Toronto (Pearson) --
Turin TOM
Vancouver --
Varna BGH
Venice --
Verona TOM
Zakynthos TCX TOM
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City Flybe BE
Belfast International EZY
Birmingham BE WW
Bristol EZY
Cardiff BE
East Midlands WW
Exeter BE
Isle of Man BE
Jersey BE
Leeds Bradford BD
London City BA
London Gatwick BA EZY
London Heathrow BA BD
London Luton EZY
London Stansted EZY
Manchester BE
Newquay SZ
Plymouth SZ
Southampton BE
Within Scotland
Benbecula BE
Campbeltown BE
Islay BE
Kirkwall BE
Stornoway BE
Sumburgh BE
Tiree BE
Glasgow Prestwick
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Aviation House, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 2PL
Tel: 0871 223 0700 www.gpia.co.uk
Overseas Flights
Alicante FR
Barcelona Girona FR
Brussels Charleroi FR
Budapest FR
Carcassonne FR
Dalaman FR
Donegal RE
Dublin FR
Faro FR
Fuerteventura FR
Gdansk WZZ
Gothenburg FR
Ibiza FR
Lanzarote FR
Las palmas FR
Malaga FR
Milan BERGAMO FR
Murcia FR
Oslo Torp FR
Palma FR
Paris Beauvais FR
Pisa FR
Reus FR
Riga
Rome FR
Shannon FR
Tenerife FR
Turin FR
Warsaw WZZ
Wroclaw FR
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City FR
Derry FR
London Stansted FR
Dundee
Dundee Airport, Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1UH
Tel: 01382 662200 www.hial.co.uk/dundee-airport.html
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City BE
Birmingham BE
Jersey BE
London City AF
Inverness
Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Inverness IV2 7JB
Tel: 01667 464000 www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport.html
Domestic (not Scotland)
Belfast City BE
Belfast City BE
Birmingham BE
Bristol EZY
London Gatwick BE EZY
London Luton EZY
Manchester BE
Within Scotland
Edinburgh BE
Kirkwall/Sumburgh BE
Stornoway BE
Shetland
Shetland (Sumburgh) Airport, VirkieMainland, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Tel: 01950 460905 www.hial.co.uk/sumburgh-airport.html
Sumburgh to:
Overseas Flights
Bergen BE (summer only)
Domestic Flights
Aberdeen BE
Edinburgh BE
Glasgow BE
Inverness BE
Kirkwall BE
Tingwall (Lerwick) (Tel: 01595 840246) to:
Fair Isle,
Foula, Out Skerries, Papa Stour,
Whalsay BA (Loganair)
Orkney
Kirkwall Airport, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1TH
Tel: 01856 872421 www.hial.co.uk/kirkwall-airport.html
Bergen BE (summer only)
Within Scotland
Aberdeen BE
Edinburgh BE
Glasgow BE
Inverness BE
Sumburgh BE
Inter Island
Eday (01857 622257)
North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray (01857 644252)
Sanday (01857 600346)
Stronsay, Westray (01857 677271), Fair Isle All BA (operated by Loganair)
Barra
Barra Airport, Eoligarry, Isle of Barra HS9 5YD
Tel: 01871 890212 www.hial.co.uk/barra-airport.html
Within Scotland
Glasgow BE
Benbecula BE
Benbecula
Benbecula Airport, Balivanich, Benbecula, Western Isles HS7 5LW
Tel: 01870 602051 www.hial.co.uk/benbecula-airport.html
Within Scotland
Barra BE
Glasgow BE
Campbeltown
Campbeltown Airport, Kintyre, Argyll PA28 6NU
Tel: 01586 553797 www.hial.co.uk/campbeltown-airport.html
Within Scotland
Glasgow BE
Isle of Islay
Islay Airport, Glenegedale, Islay PA42 7AS
Tel: 01496 302361 www.hial.co.uk/islay-airport.html
Within Scotland
Glasgow BE
Stornoway
Stornoway Airport, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0BN
Tel: 01851 702256 www.hial.co.uk/stornoway-airport.html
Within Scotland
Aberdeen T3
Edinburgh BE
Glasgow BE
Inverness BE
Tiree
Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree PA77 6UW
Tel: 01879 220456 www.hial.co.uk/tiree-airport.html
Within Scotland
Glasgow BE
Wick
Wick Airport, Caithness KW1 4QP
Tel: 01955 602215 www.hial.co.uk/wick-airport.html
Within Scotland
Aberdeen T3
Edinburgh BE
Airline Codes & Telephone Numbers
| 4U | Germanwings | 0906 294 1918 | www.germanwings.com |
| AB | Air Berlin | 0871 5000 737 | www.airberlin.com |
| AEA | Air Europa | +34 902 401 501 | www.air-europa.com |
| AF | Air France | 0871 66 33 777 | www.airfrance.co.uk |
| AY | Finnair | 0870 241 4411 | www.finnair.com |
| AZ | Alitalia | 08714 241 424 | www.alitalia.com |
| BA | British Airways | 0844 493 0 787 | www.britishairways.com |
| BD | bmi British Midland | 0844 8484 888 or +44 (0)1332 64 8181 (outside UK) | www.flybmi.com |
| BE | FlyBE | 0871 700 2000 | www.flybe.com |
| BGH | BH Air | 0845 520 1260 | www.balkanholidays.co.uk |
| CO | Continental Airways | 0845 607 6760 | www.continental.com |
| DL | Delta Airlines | 0845 600 0950 | www.delta.com |
| DY | Norwegian.no | 0208 099 7254 | www.norwegian.no |
| EI | Aer Lingus | 0871 718 50000 | www.aerlingus.com |
| EK | Emirates | 0844 800 2777 | www.emiratesairline.com |
| EZY | easyJet | 0905 821 0905 | www.easyjet.com |
| FCA | First Choice Airways | 0844 871 1604 | www.firstchoice.co.uk |
| FI | Icelandair | 0844 811 1190 | www.icelandair.co.uk |
| FR | Ryanair | 0871 246 0000 | www.ryanair.com |
| IB | Iberia | 0870 609 0500 | www.iberia.com |
| JKK | Spanair | (+34) 902 13 14 15 | www.spanair.com |
| KAJ | Karthago | +33 825 825 748 | www.karthagoairlines.com |
| KL | KLM uk | 0871 222 7740 | www.klmuk.com |
| KM | Air Malta | 0906 103 0012 | www.airmalta.com |
| LH | Lufthansa | 0871 945 9747 | www.lufthansa.com |
| LS | jet2.com | 0871 226 1737 | www.jet2.com |
| L0 | LOT Polish Airlines | 0801 703 703 | www.lot.com |
| LX | Swiss International Airlines | 0845 601 0956 | www.swiss.com |
| OHY | Onur Air | www.onurair.com | |
| OK | CSA Czech Airlines | 0871 663 3747 | www.csa.cz |
| OS | Austrian Airlines | 0870 1 24 26 25 | www.aua.com |
| PK | Pakistan Int Airways | 0800 587 1023 | www.piac.com.pk |
| QI | Cimberair | +45 70 10 12 18 | www.cimber.com |
| RC | Atlantic Airways | +298 34 10 10 | www.atlantic.fo |
| RE | Aer Arann | 0870 876 76 76 | www.aerarann.com |
| SK | SAS International | 0906 294 2772 | www.flysas.com |
| SZ | Air South West | 0870 241 8202 | www.airsouthwest.com |
| T3 | Eastern Airways | 08703 669 100 | www.easternairways.com |
| TOM | Thomson Airways | 0871 231 4787 | flights.thomson.co.uk |
| TS | Air Transat | 020 7616 9187 | www.airtransat.com |
| US | US Airways | 0845 600 3300 | www.usairways.com |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic | 0844 209 7777 | www.virgin-atlantic.com |
| WF | Widerøe (SAS) | +47 75 11 11 11 | www.wideroe.no |
| WZZ | Wizz Air | 0906 959 0002 | www.wizzair.com |
| WW | bmi baby | 0905 828 2828 | www.bmibaby.co.uk |
| XG | Clickair | 0906 754 754 1 | www.clickair.com |
| ZB | Monarch Airlines Sch | 08719 40 50 40 | www.flymonarch.com |
NOTE: The information contained in this section was correct at the time of researching (January 2011). However, as air travel is constantly changing these days, it is advisable to check with airports/airlines before finalising itineraries.
topGetting Here By Coach
National Express
National Express is the UK's leading coach network provider taking you
to over 1000 destinations throughout the UK. The comfortable and modern
coaches have panoramic windows, leather seats and on-board toilets to
ensure passengers travel in comfort and style.
National Express is also renowned for its easy access coaches with a Magic Floor lift enabling people in a wheelchair, those with mobility impairments and the elderly, to travel with ease. Contact National Express Disabled Persons Travel Helpline on 08717 818179 or textphone on 0121 455 0086, or email at DPTH@nationalexpress.com.
Scheduled services to Scotland depart daily from towns and cities all over England and Wales with some offering overnight journeys.
For more information and to book call 08717 81 81 78, visit your local national outlet or online at www.nationalexpress.com.
Getting Around In Scotland
There is a good network of coach services in Scotland and information can be obtained from Tourist Information Centres. Advance booking is not usually required, although you are advised to do so for longer journeys.
Scottish Citylink
Scottish Citylink is Scotland's leading provider of coach services linking
over 200 towns and cities across the country with a fleet of modern
and comfortable coaches all in distinctive blue and yellow livery.
Its Explorer Pass offers maximum flexibility at minimum price. You can use any services at any time within the validity of the pass and take advantage of the great discounts available from other transport providers, accommodation providers and key visitor attractions. Further information is available by calling 08705 50 50 50, or online at www.citylink.co.uk.
StagecoachStagecoach serve mainland Scotland and the Orkney Isles. They operate throughout the Highlands and Orkney and offer a considerable network of services. These can be viewed at www.stagecoachbus.com or you can call 01463 239292.
Postbus
A special feature of the Scottish mail delivery service is the Postbus,
which carries fare-paying passengers along with the mail in rural areas
where there is no other form of public transport. The service brings
a new dimension to travel in the more remote areas and is ideal for
walkers. Information is available by calling 08457 740 740. Textphone users should call on 0845 600 0606. Also online
at www.royalmail.com/postbus.
Space is limited and it is advisable not to plan your journey to rely totally on the Postbus service.
Highlands and Islands Transport Map
Highland Council publishes a full colour map available for download showing all public transport
routes in the Highlands & Islands and a series of guides covering
routes in the Highland Council area. The publication can be downloaded from www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/roadsandtransport/publictransport
Tel: 01463 702660 public.transport@highland.gov.uk
City Tours
City tours provide a great introduction to Scotland's cities. A variety
of tours operate in each city - often on open-top and vintage buses.
Some tours are available in a variety of languages. Tickets are generally
valid all day and can be used to hop on and off the buses at designated
stops throughout the tour route. Tour tickets may also provide discounts
to visitor attractions.
Day and Extended Tours
There is a huge range of day and extended tours offered throughout Scotland.
Most tours depart from the cities but some also operate from rural areas.
The duration of tours vary depending on the distances and themes involved.
For more details, see our Tour Operators Section.
Getting Here by Road
Scotland has an excellent road network with motorways and dual carriageway roads linking cities and most towns. The primary road network extends over most of the country, except in a few remote areas. In these areas you will find single-track roads with passing places where you have to draw in to the left to let others pass or overtake. Getting away from traffic jams and out onto Scotland's quiet roads can really put the fun back into driving. There are no tolls on roads or the major bridges in Scotland.
CAR RENTAL
There are many companies offering competitive car rental rates. Details
of many of the major car rental firms in Scotland are given in the Car
Hire section of this web site. Conditions of hire vary but most require
the driver to be between 23 and 75 years old, with a current driving
licence having been held for at least one year.
The rental charge is due when you collect the vehicle and usually covers passenger liability, third party, fire and theft insurance. You will also be required to leave a deposit which will be refunded if you return the vehicle without damage. Be sure to check if you are required to fill the tank full or to the same level as when you hired the car, otherwise you will have to pay a re-fuelling fee. For details of branch locations and rental conditions please either view the company's web site or contact them directly.
FUEL
Many fuel stations in cities are open 24 hours a day. In rural areas
the distance between stations is greater and opening hours may be shorter.
Fuel prices fluctuate and tend to be lower in cities and towns.
Getting to Scotland by Rail
There is a fast, efficient, cross border railway service from England and Wales
to Scotland. The journey from London takes around 4 hours 30 minutes
to Edinburgh and 5 hours to Glasgow, with regular services throughout
the day. There are also direct services from London King's Cross to
Aberdeen and Inverness, and good links from other English cities such
as Birmingham and Manchester.
www.nationalexpresseastcoast.co.uk
Tel: 08457 225 111
www.virgintrains.co.uk
Tel: 08457 222 333
SLEEPER SERVICES
First ScotRail's Caledonian Sleeper is the overnight train service operating
between London (Euston) and Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness
and Fort William every night Sunday-Friday (does not run on Saturday
nights). Single and twin berth sleeping cabins are available and these
provide a relaxing and convenient way to travel.
Lower fares are available on the seated coaches, which have reclining seats, footrests, tray tables, individual reading lights and air conditioning.
For discounted berth accommodation, visit First ScotRail's Bargain Berth facility where prices start from £19.00 one way, travel and berth included. Bargain Berths are only available to book online at www.scotrail.co.uk.
Sleeper reservations can be made at any mainline station in the UK, rail appointed travel agents, by calling First ScotRail Telesales on 08457 55 00 33, or online at www.scotrail.co.uk/.
Getting Around in Scotland
Rail journeys in Scotland aren't only quick and inexpensive, they take in some spectacular routes too. The West Highland Line through Fort William to Mallaig, and the routes from Stirling to Inverness and then on to Kyle of Lochalsh are especially picturesque. In fact, they are amongst the world's great journeys by train!
First ScotRail operates four services per hour between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street, with a journey-time of around 50 minutes. Other express services link Edinburgh and Glasgow with Stirling, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Scotland's rail network covers almost all major towns. www.scotrail.co.uk/
TOURIST PASSES
Freedom of Scotland Travelpass
This gives unlimited travel on all scheduled train services within Scotland,
all Caledonian MacBrayne scheduled ferry services and various bus services
operated by some of Scotland's leading bus companies. Discounts are also offered on other services. Certain restrictions apply.
Any 4 out of 8 consecutive days £114*
Any 8 out of 15 consecutive days £153*
First ScotRail Area Rovers
Highland Rover
Unlimited rail travel between Glasgow Queen Street and Oban, and Fort
William and Mallaig; Scottish Citylink bus travel between Oban, Fort
William and Inverness; rail travel between Inverness and Wick, Thurso,
Kyle of Lochalsh, Aberdeen, Aviemore and intermediate stations. Also
included is ferry travel between Oban and Mull, and Mallaig and Skye,
as well as bus travel on Mull and Skye. Certain restrictions apply.
Any 4 out of 8 consecutive days - £74*
Central Scotland Rover
Unlimited rail travel between Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street
and various other towns in central Scotland. Unlimited travel on Glasgow
Underground is also included within the price. Certain restrictions
apply.
Any 3 out of 7 consecutive days - £33*
*Prices shown are for 2011 and may be subject to change.
Freedom of Scotland Travelpass, Highland Rover and Central Scotland Rover tickets are available at all staffed rail stations, rail appointed travel agents, by calling First ScotRail telesales on 08457 55 00 33, or online at www.scotrail.co.uk/.
STATION INFORMATION
Aberdeen Station is situated in the city centre with the main entrance/exit
on Guild Street. Facilities include rail information/ticket desk, taxi
rank and a bar.
Edinburgh: Waverley Station is the main rail station and is situated in the city centre off Waverley Bridge, a short walk to the main bus station in St Andrews Square. The Airlink buses (airport service) terminate on Waverley Bridge, but also call at Haymarket Station. Facilities include car hire, taxi rank, left luggage facilities, rail information/ticket desk, bars and food outlets.
Haymarket Station is situated at the west end of Edinburgh. Facilities include car hire opposite station, taxi rank, rail information/ticket desk and coffee bar.
Glasgow: Queen Street Station is near to Buchanan Street Bus Station where the bus from Glasgow Airport terminates. Facilities include taxi rank, rail information/ticket desk, bar and food outlets.
Central Station is also situated in the city centre, with the main entrance/exit off Gordon Street. Central station serves the west coast line travelling south towards Ayrshire and the Clyde coast. Facilities include car hire opposite station, taxi rank, hotel within concourse, rail information/ticket desk, travel agency, left luggage facilities, bar and food outlets.
Glasgow Prestwick Station is situated at the airport and is 33 miles (53kms) from Glasgow. Trains and coaches go to Glasgow every 30 minutes. Airport facilities include car hire, catering and shops. Passengers travelling through Glasgow Prestwick qualify for free or half price rail travel to anywhere in Scotland.
Perth Station is situated in the city centre with the main entrance/exit on Leonard Street. Facilities include rail information/ticket desk and taxi rank.
Stirling Station is situated in the city centre, with the main entrance/exit on Goosecroft Road. Facilities include rail information/ticket desk, coffee bar and a taxi rank in the station forecourt.
Dundee Station is situated in the city centre on South Union Street. Facilities include rail information/ticket desk, coffee bar and taxi rank.
Inverness Station is situated in the city centre on Academy Street. Facilities include a coffee bar, luggage trolleys and taxi rank.
topTravel by Sea/Ferry to and within Scotland
FERRIES FROM EUROPE
There are frequent ferry services from the Continent to the north of England within easy reach of the Scottish Borders. Newcastle is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by car from Edinburgh, and Hull is approximately 5 hours.
Belgium
P&O Ferries: Zeebrugge - Hull
1 daily, 13 hours
Tel: 08716 641 641 (groups)
www.poferries.com
Denmark
DFDS Seaways: Esbjerg - Harwich
Group Bookings: 0871 522 9933
www.dfdsseaways.co.uk
France
There are several ferry companies operating frequent cross-channel
services, including:
Brittany Ferries:
Caen - Portsmouth
St. Malo - Portsmouth
Cherbourg - Portsmouth
Cherbourg - Poole
Roscoff - Plymouth
Tel: 0871 244 0744
www.brittanyferries.co.uk
LD Lines:
Portsmouth - Le Havre
Newhaven - Dieppe
Dover - Boulogne-sur-mer
Tel: 0844 576 8836
www.ldlines.co.uk
Condor Ferries:
Portsmouth - Cherbourg
Weymouth - St. Malo
Poole - St. Malo
Tel: 0845 609 1024
www.condorferries.co.uk
Norfolkline: Dover - Dunkerque
Tel: 0844 847 5042
www.norfolkline.com
SeaFrance Ferries: Dover - Calais
Tel: 0871 423 7119
www.seafrance.com
P&O Ferries: Dover - Calais
Tel: 08716 641 641 (groups)
www.poferries.com
Netherlands
P&O Ferries: Rotterdam - Hull
Tel: 08716 641 641 (groups)
www.poferries.com
DFDS Seaways: IJmuiden, Amsterdam - Newcastle
Group Bookings: 0871 522 9933
www.dfds.co.uk
Stena Line: Hook of Holland - Harwich
Groups 10+: 08445 764 764
www.stenaline.co.uk
Spain
Britanny Ferries: Santander - Plymouth/Portsmouth
Tel: 0871 244 0744
www.brittanyferries.co.uk
P&O Ferries: Bilbao - Portsmouth
Tel: 08716 641 641 (groups)
www.poferries.com
FROM NORTHERN IRELAND
Stena Line: Belfast - Stranraer: up to 7 return crossings daily, Stena
HSS fast ferry 1 hour 45 minutes and Superferry 3 hours 15 minutes.
Tel: 08445 764 764 (Groups)
Bookings can be made through your local travel agent, or book online
at:
www.stenaline.co.uk
P&O Irish Sea:
Larne - Cairnryan: 1 hour by P&O Express fast ferry. Operates March-October.
1 hour 45 minutes by European Causeway & European Highlander Superferries.
Operates all year round.
Larne - Troon: under two hours by P&O Express Fast Ferry. Operates
March-October.
Up to 20 crossings daily to Cairnryan and Troon.
Tel: 0871 66 44 999
www.poirishsea.com
PORT DETAILS
Cairnryan
Cairnryan is situated 4 miles to the north of Stranraer on the south
west coast. There is a bus service to Stranraer for onward express city
connections to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Stranraer
The port and town of Stranraer has onward links to the rest of Scotland
by rail and coach. There are 5/6 train services a day to Ayr and Glasgow
operated by First ScotRail.
Tel: 08457 55 00 33
www.scotrail.co.uk
Scottish Citylink offer a coach service
Tel: 08705 50 50 50
www.citylink.co.uk
The local Tourist Information Centre is at 28 Harbour Street, Stranraer.
Tel: 01776 702595
Troon
Troon is 35 miles south-west of Glasgow and has a frequent train service
to Glasgow Central Station operated by First ScotRail.
Tel: 08457 55 00 33
www.scotrail.co.uk
Getting Around Scotland
Scotland has 130 inhabited islands, so ferries are important. The islands can be divided into three main groups - the Inner Hebrides, the Outer Hebrides (or Western Isles), both off the west coast, and Orkney and Shetland to the north.
ISLANDS OFF THE WEST COAST
Caledonian MacBrayne sails to 24 destinations off the west coast and
in the Firth of Clyde. Most ferries carry vehicles as well as passengers.
Their main summer timetable operates from Easter to mid October and
the winter timetable operates from October to March. For further information
including details on Island Hopscotch(r) and Island Rover tickets contact:
Caledonian MacBrayne
Tel: 08000 66 5000
www.calmac.co.uk
Vehicle reservations are advised and often obligatory, particularly at peak times. Caledonian MacBrayne and CalMac are trading names of CalMac Ferries Limited.
GOUROCK-DUNOON
Western Ferries operate the shortest route to Dunoon, with a fast and
frequent service between McInroy's Point (near Gourock) and Hunter's
Quay (near Dunoon) on the Firth of Clyde.
Tel: 01369 704452
www.western-ferries.co.uk
ISLAY-JURA
Firth of Lorn Ferry Services operates a passenger ferry over the 5 minutes trip between Islay (Port
Askaig) and Jura (Feolin).
Tel: 01951 200320
www.juradevelopment.co.uk/travel.htm
CORRAN
The Highland Council operates a ferry between Ardgour and Nether Lochaber.
The service runs daily and carries car and foot passengers (foot passengers
are free of charge). Reservations are not necessary. For further information
please contact the Highland Council on:
Tel: Lochaber Transport Forum - 01397 709 011.
www.lochabertransport.org.uk/corranferry.html
SKYE
Skye Ferry operates a service from Glenelg - Kylerhea from Easter to
October. The 5 minute crossing starts at 1000 and
operates as frequently as required until at least 1800 (1900 June, July and August).
www.skyeferry.co.uk
ORKNEY AND SHETLAND
Northlink Ferries: Scrabster - Stromness, Orkney: up to 3 return crossings
Monday-Friday with 2 return crossings on Saturdays and Sundays. Peak
season schedule - 3 crossings are available on Saturdays. Connecting
bus service to Kirkwall.
Aberdeen - Kirkwall / Lerwick, Shetland: daily all year, via Orkney 4 times per
week.
Sailing times:
Scrabster - Stromness: 1 hour 30 minutes
Aberdeen - Lerwick (direct): 12 hours 30 minutes
Lerwick - Aberdeen (direct): 12 hours
Aberdeen - Kirkwall: 5 hours 45 minutes
Kirkwall - Lerwick: 8 hours 15 minutes
Advance bookings are advisable.
Tel: 08456 000 449
www.northlinkferries.co.uk
ORKNEY
John o' Groats Ferries operates a daily foot-passenger service, May-September,
from John o' Groats to Burwick on Orkney. Crossing time is 40 minutes.
The company also runs summer day tours from John o' Groats (May-September)
and from Inverness (June-September) or take the "Orkney Bus"
an express coach service from Inverness to Kirkwall every day from May - September.
Tel: 01955 611353
www.jogferry.co.uk
Orkney Ferries Ltd operate inter-island services between the various
Orkney islands.
Tel: 01856 872044
www.orkneyferries.co.uk
Pentland Ferries operate a passenger and vehicle ferry crossing between
Gills Bay near John o' Groats and St Margaret's Hope, Orkney. There
are 3-4 sailings each day; crossing time is 1 hour.
Tel: 01856 831226
www.pentlandferries.co.uk
SHETLAND
Shetland Islands Council publishes a comprehensive transport timetable
covering all services to and within the islands. Inter-island ferry
services are frequent and comparatively cheap, but advance booking for
cars at peak times is advisable.
Lerwick Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 08701 999 440