JerseyTravel guide

Bus

Liberation Station in St Helier is the main bus station. LibertyBus runs the public bus network. Plan your day around the timetable, including the last bus home. Some rural services run only hourly or less often and can finish as early as 5:30PM. Wave to the driver when you want to board. Press the red button inside the bus before your stop. Pay on the bus with cash, a contactless bank card or an AvanchiCard travel card. A single ticket allows a connecting journey within one hour. Discover Jersey passes offer unlimited bus travel for 1, 2, 3 or 7 days. The source says you need two separate return trips each day to make them worthwhile. British concessionary bus passes are not valid in Jersey. Only Brompton folding bikes may be carried on buses.

Car

Drive on the left. Roads are often narrow and winding, even on main routes. The highest speed limit is 40 miles per hour, and many roads have a 30-mile-per-hour limit. Green lanes have a 15-mile-per-hour limit, and drivers must give way to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A yellow line across the road means give way. At a junction marked 'filter in turn', the first vehicle to arrive goes first, then drivers take turns. Check that your insurance covers the Channel Islands before bringing your own car. Rental firms usually require drivers to be at least 21 and meet driving licence conditions. Parking can be difficult in St Helier, St Aubin, Gorey and near beaches. Consider taking the bus into St Helier. Paid parking in busy places generally applies Monday to Saturday, 8AM–5PM. You can pay with PayByPhone or use a Paycard bought from a local convenience shop. Some spaces require a yellow Jersey parking disc showing your arrival time. Buy one at Town Hall on York Street or the Sand Street car park kiosk. Yellow lines beside the kerb mean no parking or loading, including for Blue Badge holders. Disabled parking bays are free, but you must show your arrival time.

Taxi

There are no ride-hailing apps on Jersey. You will usually need to call a taxi, so keep company numbers with you. Taxi ranks are at the airport, outside port arrivals and on main streets in St Helier. Liberty: +44 1534 767700; Domino: +44 1534 747047. Yellow Cabs: +44 1534 888888; Citicabs: +44 1534 499999.

Walking and cycling

The island is hilly, and many roads outside towns lack footpaths. Allow for longer walks than Jersey's small size might suggest. The walk from St Aubin to La Corbière and back is 13.5 kilometres. The old railway route is also a cycle path. Consider hiring an electric bike if you plan to explore widely, especially when staying outside St Helier. The Jersey Coastal Path can be walked in sections using buses. Use the separate mountain bike trails rather than the coastal walking path.

Elizabeth Castle

A visitor attraction in St Helier. The Jersey Heritage Pass includes entry and the castle ferry.

Mont Orgueil Castle

This castle overlooks the small village of Gorey. It is included in the Jersey Heritage Pass.

La Hougue Bie

One of the sites included in the Jersey Heritage Pass.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

A museum included in the Jersey Heritage Pass. Bus 7 serves it.

Maritime Museum and Jersey Museum & Art Gallery

Both are in St Helier and are included in the Jersey Heritage Pass.

Wartime fortifications

Jersey has many bunkers, tunnels and defensive structures from the German occupation. Many remain in good condition because they were never bombarded.

Central Market

Find local and imported fruit and vegetables, artisan cheeses and prepared meats. The market also has several cafés.

Tennerfest

This October and November promotion offers fixed-price meals at highly rated restaurants. The source gives no meal price.

Central Market

The market sells wines and spirits.