Tourism and visitors

How to get to Plymouth

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.

A Rapide luxury coach service from London’s Victoria Coach Station (via Heathrow) takes four and half hours. Telephone 08705 808080/898989.

Rail services from London (Paddington) to Plymouth take three and a half hours. Direct services also run from South Wales, the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. Call Plymouth National Rail Enquiry Office on 08457 484950 (credit card bookings 08457 000125), or contact your local station.

Brittany Ferries sail from Plymouth to Roscoff in France and Santander in Spain. Contact Brittany Ferries in Plymouth on 08705 360360.

In and around Plymouth

For bus service information in the city please visit the Traveline website or view our public transport webpages.

There are Park and Ride sites at Coypool, near Marsh Mills roundabout, the George Junction, near Derriford and Milehouse - follow the signs to Plymouth Argyle. Park and Ride services do not operate on Sundays and there are no Saturday services from Milehouse when Plymouth Argyle are playing at home.

Rail and Ride also operates from Ivybridge train station (just off A38) and from Liskeard and Gunnislake train station (on the Cornish side of Plymouth).

Tourist Information Centre

Why not enhance your stay in the Plymouth area by visiting our Tourist Information Centre. We can provide advice and assistance to help you make the most of your visit. We are situated at Plymouth Mayflower, 3 to 5 The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2TR

Plan your journey in advance by ordering our maps and guides. Call Plymouth Tourist Information on 01752 306330 with your requirements and credit card details. Radar Keys for disabled toilets are available from the Tourist Information Centre on 01752 306330.

For additional information please visit the Visit Plymouth website.

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