Getting to Plymouth

By road

Car

Head for the south west on the M5 from Bristol to Exeter, then the A38 Devon Expressway to Plymouth. Drive time from London is around three and a half hours.

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If you are travelling to Plymouth for a day trip please consider using the park and ride service from the outskirts of the city.

Bus

National Express coaches from London Victoria take approximately four and a half hours. Visit the National Express website for more information.

You can catch a Stagecoach to Plymouth.

Local transport

The local bus companies within Plymouth are:

• Plymouth Citybus Ltd: 0845 077 2223
• First Devon and Cornwall: 01752 402060
• Target Travel: 01752 242000
• Stagecoach: 01392 427711
• Western Greyhound: 01637 871871

Our public transport pages contain additional information that may help make your journey easier.

By rail

Rail services from London to Plymouth take approximately three and a half hours. Direct services also run from South Wales, the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. For details and tickets please visit National Rail Enquiries or telephone 08457 484950.

By sea

Brittany Ferries sail from Plymouth to Roscoff in France and Santander in Spain.

Group travel

If you are planning a group visit please contact the Tourist Information Centre by email barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk or telephone 01752 306330.

For additional information please visit the Visit Plymouth website.