Getting There

There are many ways of getting to the beaches around the UK and Ireland from using the car to jumping on a plane. Below are a few useful links to help you reach your destination as easily as possible.

Flying

Getting to your surf destination by plane is easy, quick and cheaper than you might expect. Check with the airline regarding travelling with surfboards before booking. Below are a few good airlines that cover UK and Ireland short haul and local flights.

Air South West

Website: www.airsouthwest.co.uk
Phone: 0870 241 8202
The low fares airline for the South West of England. Frequent flights to and from Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol. Low fare flights to destinations including London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford, Glasgow, Newcastle, Jersey, Dublin, Cork and Chambery. Book your flights online, plus hotels, car hire and a wealth of destination information.

Ryan Air

Website: www.ryanair.com
Phone: Ireland 0818 303030. Great Britain 0871 246 0000
Ryanair was Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier. In the current year Ryanair will carry 52million passengers on 633 low fare routes across 26 European countries.

Coach

Getting to your surf destination by coach... it’s green direct and cheap.

National Express

Website: www.nationalexpress.com
Phone: 008717 818181
There are hundreds of reasons why you should go by coach with National Express. You already know we've got the UK's largest network, but let's be honest - it's the little things that count.

Ferry

Sit back, relax and take in the views.

Condor Ferries

Website: www.condorferries.co.uk
Phone: 01202 207216
Condor offer the fastest ferry crossings between the UK and Brittany. We are the only ferry operator that can take your car to the Channel Islands. Our fast ferry services from Weymouth and Poole and conventional ferry service from Portsmouth allow you to relax and enjoy your journey to Guernsey, Jersey, and France. Remember, we are the only cross channel ferry operator to offer real duty free savings onboard all our ferries.

Stena Line

Website: www.stenaline.co.uk
Phone: 08705 707070
The phrase Making Good Time summarises the core of the Stena Line business in three words: fast, enjoyable and efficient sea travel. For us and our guests onboard, travel is more than just getting from A to B; it's also about taking a break from daily routines and having a good time.

Irish Ferries

Website: www.irishferries.com
Phone: 08705 171717
With low fares from Irish Ferries, flying is for the birds!

Caledonian MacBrayne

Website: www.calmac.co.uk
Phone: 08000 66 5000
We sail to twenty-four destinations on Scotland's West Coast. From Arran in the south to Lewis in the north, our network covers some of the most beautiful and dramatic places in Scotland. Get away from it all by ferry with Caledonian MacBrayne and discover a different world.

Train

There are several train networks that operate around the UK and Ireland all of wich will get you to the surf at some point or another. Visit the website for train route details.

National Rail Enquiries

Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Phone: 08457 484950