You can reach the Channel Islands within a matter of hours by booking a fight to Jersey from the UK, which makes the destination the ideal spot for a short getaway. However, flying is not the only way to reach your chosen location.
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Indeed, there are numerous methods of reaching to Jersey. Read on for our guide to getting your holiday started as quickly as possible.
Flying
Undoubtedly the quickest and easiest way to reach Jersey is by air. Every day a minimum of 12 flights take off from London bound for the largest of the Channel Islands and as it takes less than an hour to complete the journey you can enjoy your holiday sooner than you think.
London isn’t the only place you can catch a flight to Jersey from, as scheduled trips also jet off from 25 other regional airports across the UK. Among the cities you can depart from are Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham.
If you’re lucky, you could also bag a bargain. Some tour operators offer chartered flights to the island that are available at an extremely competitive rate. Jersey Airport is smart and stylish and thanks to ongoing investment in the facility, you will discover it is easy to navigate and find exactly where you need to be.
Ferry
Whether you don’t enjoy flying or you would like to enjoy a leisurely journey across the English Channel, it is easy to reach Jersey by sea. There are two regular ferry services that set off from Portsmouth and Poole to the capital of the island, St Helier.
If you’re in a hurry you can book a place onboard the super-speedy catamaran, which will zip you and your vehicle across the water in next to no time. Alternatively, you can travel in one of the more conventional car ferries and enjoy all the facilities that come with it.
You’ll arrive in St Helier Harbour, which is the perfect place to begin your holiday. The city is a hub of history and culture – but if you are staying elsewhere on the island it will only take you an hour or so to reach it, if that, as Jersey measures just 9 by 5 miles.
Sail
Of course, if you’re an experienced sailor you’ll have little trouble transporting yourself to Jersey. This is a dream destination for keen skippers, as the waters around the Channel Islands are some of the finest cruising grounds in the world. Indeed, people from across the planet travel here every year to test them out.
There are sailing clubs and marinas all over the island where you can moor up and enjoy the many attractions on dry land. Look in particular for the Jersey Marinas, which hold a five gold anchors award from the Yacht Harbour Association.
Once you’re here
If you haven’t brought your car but like the practicality of having your own vehicle to use while on holiday, you can hire one for the duration of your break. There is also executive vehicle hire available – or you could even charter a private aircraft.
In addition, the public bus system can be used to explore further afield on the island and you can save some money by purchasing a one, three or five-day Travel Pass.
