Skybus,\u00a0a carrier operated by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group,\u00a0took over the route back in November<\/a> after previous operator Eastern Airways went into administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n It was already running services from Newquay to the Isles of Scilly, so its acquisition of the route means that it\u2019s been able to schedule the connection at Newquay Airport\u00a0so that the transfer is\u00a0faster and more seamless, cutting the overall time it takes to get from London to the islands.\u00a0That\u00a0also means that passengers will only need one ticket.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fares on the Skybus Gatwick to Newquay route will begin at \u00a379.99 one-way,\u00a0which includes a 15kg checked baggage allowance. To go onward to St Mary\u2019s, you\u2019re looking at prices starting at \u00a3179.99 one way.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re on St Mary\u2019s, the biggest of Scillies, there\u2019s heaps to explore. Besides the dreamy beaches, there\u2019s a number of well-preserved prehistoric sites across the island, such as\u00a0Porth Hellick Down, a burial chamber whose style is unique to these islands and mainland Cornwall, or Halangy Down, the remains of an ancient Iron Age village. You could also take a swift transfer boat to the quieter but just as stunning islands of St Agnes<\/a>,\u00a0Bryher, Tresco or\u00a0St Martin’s.<\/p>\n Did you see that\u00a0this budget airline has unveiled plans to launch its first direct flights from the UK to America<\/a>?<\/p>\n Plus:\u00a0The UK could be getting a direct ferry to Norway for the first time in 18 years<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"St](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769788028_881_image.webp.webp\")
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