Getting Around

Whether you choose to hire a car, take a taxi, travel by bus or step back in time and hop aboard the Victorian rail networks, you’ll find it easy to get around the Isle of Man.

Taxis can also be found in the majority of the main towns and villages in the Island, giving you complete control of where you want to go without having to rely on fixed schedules. 

Or why not hire a car and take to the open roads? See beyond every hill and investigate every sight that catches your eye and travel at your own pace. 

The Isle of Man is well served by a variety of tour operators who are qualified to guide either on foot, by car or aboard coaches throughout the Island.

Or if you’d rather explore on your own accord, there’s an extensive bus network - Bus Vannin – that serves the whole Island on a regular basis including Ronaldsway Airport and the Sea Terminal in Douglas.

For a journey back in time, the Isle of Man’s heritage railways are a fun way to explore the Island’s impressive landscape and heritage sites in style. 

The best way to get a great sightseeing experience on the Isle of Man is to purchase a Go Explore card which allows you to travel seamlessly across all Isle of Man Transport scheduled bus and rail services.

Go Explore card holders can experience unlimited travel on scheduled services of the Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Douglas Horse Trams and buses.

Get yours online or in person from the Welcome Centre in Douglas Sea Terminal, the airport information desk, main stations and the House of Manannan in Peel.

Enjoy the views of the idyllic Manx Countryside, beautiful bays, and rugged coast, no matter which way you decide to travel around the Island.

Bus Timetables for the different routes on the Isle of Man can be found here.