Island in Bailiwick of Guernsey, Guernsey
Getting around Guernsey
How to get around Guernsey
Buses run from St Peter Port around the island, and a bike or hire car opens up the coast. Boats link Herm and Sark.
Ways to get around Guernsey
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Island bus | About 1–3 GBP per ride | Routes from St Peter Port; timetables on Buses.gg |
| Taxi | About 10–15 GBP for 5 km | Book by phone or use ranks in St Peter Port |
| Boat to Herm or Sark | About 12–25 GBP return | From St Peter Port harbor; Trident and Isle of Sark Shipping |
Taxis in Guernsey
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No Uber or Bolt. Book taxis by phone or use the St Peter Port rank.
Arriving in Guernsey
Guernsey Airport (GCI)
Taxi to St Peter Port about 12–18 GBP, 15 min; bus from the airport about 2–3 GBP. Ferries from Poole and Portsmouth (Condor).
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Few rentals; hire a car or bike. Roads are narrow and speed limits low.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on a valid home licence. Maximum speed is 35 mph, and lanes are very narrow.
- Onward travel in Guernsey: No trains. Cheap island buses run from St Peter Port; Condor ferries link Jersey, St-Malo and southern England. Sark bans cars: bikes, tractors and horse carts only.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Guernsey?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No Uber or Bolt. Book taxis by phone or use the St Peter Port rank.
What's the best way to get around Guernsey?
Buses run from St Peter Port around the island, and a bike or hire car opens up the coast. Boats link Herm and Sark.
How do I get from the airport to Guernsey?
Taxi to St Peter Port about 12–18 GBP, 15 min; bus from the airport about 2–3 GBP. Ferries from Poole and Portsmouth (Condor).
Is Guernsey walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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