The Channel Islands
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 07-Sep-12Alderney (ACI):
Location: 1 km/1 Mile SW of the main town.
On Foot: Walk to town takes 10-15 mins.
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Taxi Costs: | Meter Basis: Daytime (0700-0000) £4.55 per mile and 22p per 176 yards. Night time (0000-0700) £6 per mile and 26p per 176 yards. Daytime Maximum Fares (0700-0000): Arsenal £7.25, Belle Vue Hotel/Butes £5.05, Nellie Grays £5.20, Coastguards/Whitegates £5.20, Corblets/Saye/Arch Bay £8.95, Georgian House £5.05, Golf Club £6.35, Harbour/Sailing Club/Braye Street £6.35, Hospital £5.65, Lighthouse £9.20, Longis Bay £7.85, Mannez £8.10, Marais Hall £4.55, Moorings (By Trough) £5.90, Newtown £5.65, Old Barn Restaurant £7, Rocquettes/Town centre taxi rank £4.80, Rose & Crown Hotel £4.55, Royal Connaught £4.55. Town House £4.55, Victoria Hotel £4.80 & Essex Castle £9.45. The above fares are per journey, not per person. Night-time Maximum Fares (0000-0700): Arsenal £9.10, Belle Vue Hotel/Butes £6.50, Nellie Grays £6.75, Coastguards/Whitegates £6.75, Corblets/Saye/Arch Bay £11.10, Georgian House £6.50, Golf Club £8.05, Harbour/Sailing Club/Braye Street £8.05, Hospital £7.25, Lighthouse £11.40, Longis Bay £9.80, Mannez £10.05, Marais Hall £5.95, Moorings (By Trough) £7.55, Newtown £7.25, Old Barn Restaurant £8.85, Rocquettes/Town centre taxi rank £6.25, Rose & Crown Hotel £5.95, Royal Connaught £5.95. Town House £5.95, Victoria Hotel £6.25 & Essex Castle £11.65. The above fares are per journey, not per person. |
Taxi Companies: | ABC Taxis & Riduna Buses 01481 823760, Island Taxis 01481 823823, JS Taxis07781 100830. A1 Taxis are available at evenings and on weekends only. Tel 07781 440121. |
By Bus: ABC Taxis & Riduna Buses 01481 823760, run island tours.
Rental Cars: Braye Hire Cars +44 (0)1481 823 881 & Central Car Hire 01481 822 971, have representatives at the airport. Alderney Car Hire is in town. Tel 01481 823 352.
Car Parking: Free car parking outside the terminal. Maximum stay 23 hours.
Notes: There is a free phone in the terminal used for contactiong: 1: Belle Vue Hotel, 2: Braye Car Hire, 4: J S Taxis, 5: AFS Car Hire & 6: Alderney Tourism. ◊Free wireless internet in the terminal.
Updated Jul07 Visit. Last Visit Jul07
Guernsey (GCI):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles SW of St Peter Port.
By Taxi: Taxis are available from the Airport forecourt. To St. Peter Port ~£6/20 mins. Pre-booking is recommended. Delta Taxis 2004 Tel +44 (0) 1481 244444, Island Taxis 07781 129090 & Swiftcabs 07781 142666.
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Island Coachways Bus #4: | Route: Longfrie - Sous L'Eglise - Le Gron - Les landes - Airport - Le Chene - Little Chapple - St Andrews Church - Princess Elizabeth Hospital - Top of Grange - St Peter Port Terminus. Timings: Buses depart the airport going towards St Peter Port Mon-Sat at 0854, 0929 then every hour until 1729, 1759, 1829 & 1844. No Sunday Service. takes ~20 mins to the terminus. Cost: 60p. Tel 720210. |
Island Coachways Bus #7: | Route: A circular route running right round the island (The #7 runs around clockwise, #7A anti-clockwise and are both SUMMER ONLY): St Peter Port Terminus - Trinity Square - Frossard House - Fermain - Old Mill - Old Post - Forest Rd - Le Chene - Airport - Les Landes - Torteval Church - Pleinmont - Fort Grey - L'Eree - Perelle - Vazon Kiosk - Cobo - Grand Rocques - Port Soif - La Passee - Les Vardes - L'Islet - Oatlands - Braye Cross Roads - Bridge - Richmond Corner - Halfway - Tourist Informaton Centre - St Peter Port Terminus. Timings: Buses run to and from the airport Mon-Sat every 30 mins 0717-1932. Sundays hourly 1100-1700. Summer Only. Cost: 60p. Tel 720210. |
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On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | Desks are in the Airport Concourse & operate 0800-2100 daily. Harlequin Hire Cars (EUROPCAR) 01481 237638. Value Rent-a-Car 01481 243547. |
Car Parking: The public car park is open during Airport hours and operates on a pay as you leave system and has space for 275 cars. The first hour is free.
Notes: Left luggage facilities available.
Airport Website: www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1481 237766.
Updated Jul12 ADV. Visited Airport.
Jersey (JER):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles WNW of St Helier, 1½ km/1 Miles N of St Brelade & 1 km/½ mile SW of St Peter's Village.
Airport Overview: 2 buildings: departuires and arrivals, close together, just 2 minutes walk apart. The arrivals building is the original terminal building, while departures is a brand new terminal.
By Taxi: The taxi rank is next to the arrivals building. £10-15/15 mins to St Helier. There can sometimes be a lengthy queue for taxis. Citicabs 01534 499 999. Luxicabs 01534 887 000.
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Number 15 Bus to St Helier & St Peter's: | Route: St Peter's (not all buses) - Airport (Departures & Arrivals buildings) - Mermaid - Fire Station - Don Bridge - Red Houses - Rose Farm - St Aubin - Beaumont - First Tower - Liberation Bus Station in St Helier. Note: Buses drop off outside the departures building, and pick up from the covered bus shelter outside arrivals. Timings from the Airport: Buses leave the airport heading for St Helier Mon-Sat at 0710, 0740, 0800, 0825, 0845, 0905, 0920, then every 20 mins until 1940, 2010, 2053, 2110, 2153, 2210, 2253, 2310 & 2335. Sundays at 0755, 0905, 0940, then every 30 mins until 1910, 1948, 2010, 2103, 2135, 2233, 2250, 2344 & 0005. Buses leave the Airport heading for St Peter's Mon-Sat at 0635, 2035, 2135 & 2235. Sundays at 1930, 2045 & 2215. Travel Times: To St Helier ~30 mins. To St Peter's ~5 mins. Timings from St Helier: Buses leave Liberation Bus Station in St Helier heading for the airport Mon-Sat at 0615, 0640, 0710 then every ~20 mins until 1905, then every 30 mins until 2235 & 2300. Sundays at 0725, 0830, 0905, then every 30 mins until 1735, 1805, 1835, 1900, 1935, 2015, 2100, 2145, 2215 & 2330. Travel Times: To the airport ~30 mins. Timings from St Peter's: Buses leave St Peters Village heading for the airport Mon-Sat at 2046, 2146 & 2246. Sundays at 1941, 2056, 2226 & 2337. Travel Times: To the airport ~5 mins. Cost: A one-way ticket to St Helier bus station is £1.50. Shorter trips are £1. After 1900 (7 pm) all fares £1. Day tickets are £6. Tickets can be bought from the driver. Contact: Tel Connex on +44 (0)1534 877772. |
Rental Cars: | |
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On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | EUROPCAR +44 (0)1534 747770 & Hertz +44 (0)1534 634997 both have desks in arrivals and cars at the airport. |
Off-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS has cars nearby and runs shuttles to and from the airport. |
Car Parking: Short term car parking is available right outside arrivals. Not available on Saturdays. Cost: £0.50 per 30 mins. The Main Public Car Park is opposite the departures building. Cost: £0.50 per hour.
Notes: ATM/Cash machine available in the arrivals building. Turn right before exiting. There is a Post Office and Bureau de Change/Currency Exchange in the departures building.
Airport Website: www.jersey-airport.com
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1534 490 999.
Updated Jul12 ADV. Last Visit Sep08