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AIR: British Airways (BA) (website: www.britishairways.com) operates year-round services between the Isle of Man and London Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Belfast and Dublin. Flybe (BE), Euromanx and Fly Keenair also operate services to the Isle of Man.
International airports: The island’s airport is Ronaldsway (IOM), 16km (10 miles) from Douglas. Airport information: (01624) 821 600. Facilities include restaurant, buffet, bar (normal licensing hours), general shop and newsagents, duty-free shop and facilities for the disabled. Airport opening times: Mon-Sat 0615-2045, Sun 0700-2045. A local bus operates approximately half-hourly until 1900 and then hourly for the rest of the evening. Taxis and car hire are also available. Those wishing to hire cars can contact Athol Car Hire (tel: (01624) 623 232), Hertz (tel: (01624) 825 855 or Mylchreests Car Hire (tel: (01624) 823 533). It is 16km (10 miles) to Douglas by private car. There is one contract and one public car park.
Departure tax: None.
SEA: Ports include Douglas, Ramsey, Peel and Castletown. Sailings are run by the Isle of Man Steam Packet and Seacat Company daily from Douglas to Heysham, Dublin, Belfast and Liverpool, although crossings to Belfast are not scheduled in the winter months. Sea cat routes are from Belfast to Heysham or Troon (tel: (01624) 661 661; fax: (01624) 645 697; website: www.steam-packet.com).
RAIL: Horse trams run along the 3km (2 miles) of the Douglas Promenade during the summer. The Steam Railway operates from Douglas to Port Erin and the Manx Electric Railway runs from Douglas to Ramsey. Other services include the unique Snaefall Mountain Railway, which runs to the summit of Snaefall mountain, and the Groundle Glen Railway (a narrow gauge system) which provides a limited service along a scenic track near Douglas in the summer months.
ROAD: The island is served by Isle of Man National Transport buses throughout the year. There are also a number of coach operators who operate full- and half-day excursions. Private taxis operate all year round and there are a number of car hire firms. Bicycles are available for hire in the summer months. Regulations: Traffic drives on the left. There is no maximum speed limit except in built-up areas. Documentation: Full UK driving licence is acceptable.
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