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- 1 How do you get to the island of Guernsey?
- 2 How long is the ferry crossing to Guernsey?
- 3 How long is the ferry from Jersey to Guernsey?
- 4 Do you need a car on Guernsey?
- 5 What currency is used in Guernsey?
- 6 What language is spoken in Guernsey?
- 7 Is Guernsey on the red list?
- 8 Is there a McDonalds in Guernsey?
- 9 How do I get to Guernsey from London?
- 10 How do I get from Poole to Guernsey?
How do you get to the island of Guernsey?
The island relies increasingly on airline services and is served by an airport at La Villaize. There are shipping links with Jersey, Alderney, and Sark; London and Weymouth, England; and Saint-Malo, France Area Guernsey, 24 square miles (62 square km); Bailiwick of Guernsey, 30 square miles (78 square km).
How long is the ferry crossing to Guernsey?
around 3 hours
How long is the ferry from the UK to Guernsey? The ferry from Poole to Guernsey takes around 3 hours on our fast ferry Condor Liberation offering sailings on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. The ferry from Portsmouth to Guernsey takes 7 hours on board our conventional ferry Commodore Clipper.
Do you need a passport to go to Guernsey?
Guernsey and Jersey are part of the CTA or Common Travel Area, which is included in the UK. In both destinations there is no requirement to carry a passport as there are no immigration controls in place, however a form of photographic identification is required.
How long is the ferry from Jersey to Guernsey?
around 2 hours
The Jersey Guernsey ferry route connects Jersey with Guernsey and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Condor Ferries service runs up to 2 times per week with a sailing duration of around 2 hours while the Manche Iles Express service runs up to 4 times per week with a duration from 1 hour 20 minutes.
Do you need a car on Guernsey?
More importantly, YOU DO NOT NEED A CAR WHILE VISITING GUERNSEY. They have a fantastic bus system that provides excellent coverage of the island, and is very inexpensive. Our apartment rental came with the offer of a “free taxi from the airport to the apartment”, or a “free car rental for the week”!
Do I have to isolate if I go to Guernsey?
If you are travelling to the UK from the Bailiwick and have only been in the Common Travel Area (UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands) for the last 10 days, you will not be required to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test (unless required by the carrier) or to self-isolate on arrival in the UK.
What currency is used in Guernsey?
Guernsey pound
The pound is the currency of Guernsey….
| Guernsey pound | |
|---|---|
| Banknotes | £1, £5, £10, £20, £50 |
| Coins | 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2 |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | Guernsey |
What language is spoken in Guernsey?
English
Guernsey/Official languages
Is Jersey or Guernsey better?
Guernsey is nice, particularly St Peter Port but Jersey has more to offer. It has more of a holiday atmosphere, the shopping is better and bigger and the scenery more stunning as it is not as built up.
Is Guernsey on the red list?
NEW countries added to red list in response to new COVID-19 variant. Any area, region or country identified on the UKs red list at any time is also treated as a red list country in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. From 00.01 Wednesday 1 December 2021, new travel requirements will come into effect.
Is there a McDonalds in Guernsey?
Guernsey in the Channel Islands is still McDonalds free.
Is it expensive to live in Guernsey?
The cost of living in Guernsey is considerably higher than in the UK, according to a report for the States. It shows that most residents need a 20-30% higher budget to achieve a minimum standard of living. It also revealed that food and drink in Guernsey cost 36% more than in the UK.
How do I get to Guernsey from London?
By air it takes just 40 minutes to reach Guernsey from London, while England’s south coast is less than three hours away by ferry. The island lies within sight of France’s Normandy coastline but Guernsey’s main gateway to the continent is the ferry port of St Malo in Brittany.
Depending on the time of day, you can take the ferry crossing directly to Guernsey from Jersey on either Condor Liberation for 1 hour or Commodore Clipper for 2 hours. If you’re visiting from St Malo to Guernsey, our other fast ferry, Condor Rapide can get you there in 55 minutes.
How do I get from Poole to Guernsey?
Condor Ferries sails to Guernsey from Poole, Portsmouth, Jersey and St Malo , with daily sailings available throughout April to September which are our peak travel months. Sailing durations to Guernsey are different depending on where you’re travelling from. The quickest ferry to Guernsey from the UK departs from Poole, with a duration of 3 hours.
Does condcondor ferry go to Guernsey?
Condor Ferries provide year round services to Guernsey from the UK, Jersey and France. Manche Iles Express operate a service from France and Jersey to Guernsey during the summer months. Useful information about travelling to Guernsey.