Last modified on Friday 30th September, 2011.
Transport Facilities In Plymouth
Traveline is a public transport information website to enable journey planning by bus, coach and/or train.
Plymgo is a transport information website to enable journey planning around the city.
First Great Western produce a leaflet entitled “Transport Links – A Guide to transport links in South Devon and Cornwall” giving details of linked rail and bus services throughout the area, available at Plymouth Railway Station.
Air Travel
Flights from Plymouth Airport ended at the end of July 2011. The two nearest airports are at Newquay and Exeter.
Boat
Brittany Ferries
There is a cross-Channel car ferry service from Plymouth to Roscoff in Brittany and Santander in Spain operated by Brittany Ferries.
The Cremyll Pedestrian Ferry operates from Admiral’s Hard (off Durnford Street, Stonehouse) to Mount Edgcumbe Park. A ferry timetable may be purchased at the Cremyll Tollgate.
The Mount Batten Ferry
(water taxis) operates daily between the Barbican and Mount Batten, weather and circumstances permitting.
Plymouth Boat Cruises operate boat trips from Plymouth Barbican, also linking with the Tamar Valley Line trains.
Tamar Passenger Ferry travels between Calstock, Bere Alston and Cotehele Quay during the summer, depending on the tides.
The Torpoint Ferry
is a regular and frequent car and pedestrian ferry service operating between Torpoint and Devonport.
Bus
Plymouth City Council information about bus services around the city, including timetables, information about bus passes, park and ride services, taxibus, etc.
Plymouth City Bus
Citybus run an extensive network of wheelchair and buggy accessible SuperRider buses on main routes. Information on these and all timetables is available from the Travel Shop (3rd floor, Debenhams, Royal Parade). Lost Property enquiries should also be made at the Travel Shop
Tel: 0845 077 2223
Plymouth Discovery Tours
Offers a sightseeing tour of Plymouth with an interactive virtual guide. Even people who have lived in Plymouth for years can learn something new about their city. Commences just up the hill from the Mayflower Steps, Madeira Road and from the Putting Green, Citadel Road, during the summer.
Tel: 07743794234
First
The Ride, Chelson Meadow, Plymouth, PL9 7JT
Many buses have low floor access for wheelchairs and buggies.
Tel: 0845 600 1420
Target Travel
Eagle Road, Langage Business Park, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5JY
Offer limited services in the city.
Tel: (01752) 242000
Park and Ride
There are three park and ride sites in Plymouth; one located at Coypool and accessed off Marsh Mills roundabout, where there are 420 spaces, one at Milehouse, adjacent to Home Park, Plymouth Argyle’s football stadium and one at Roborough (opposite the George Hotel). The Roborough facility has cycle sheds and showers, as well as baby change facilities. There are 700 spaces at Milehouse, but this is not available when Argyle play at home (see What’s On).
Train
Plus Bus, is a scheme which entitles ticket holders to unlimited travel on a network of buses within a specified area around Plymouth (also applies in other parts of the UK).
When purchasing a train ticket it is possible to purchase a single or return bus ticket at a reduced price to enable you to complete your journey within the city. For further information on this scheme contact either Plymouth City Bus, First Great Western or Traveline.
First Great Western
First Great Western have information on Family Travel including details of Family railcards.
For information on all train times and services, local and national, contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50
Live arrival and departure boards at railway stations.
Dartmoor Sunday Rover
Tamar Valley Sunday Services link, year round, to a network of bus routes that cross Dartmoor. In the summer the network is extended and includes the Okehampton-Exeter Dartmoor Railway. Enjoy unlimited travel on this network of Sunday services with a Sunday Rover Ticket. Pick up the Sunday Rover leaflet at local manned stations or Tourist information Centres. The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership produce a series of leaflets including Line Guides and Timetables giving information on branch lines throughout Devon & Cornwall.
Railtours Southwest
Railtours Southwest invites you to enjoy a relaxing day out to discover a different view of the southwest. See spectacular scenery and stunning views that would not be possible by car. Travel on some of the most scenic rail lines in Britain. You will also be able to learn a little about the fascinating history and heritage of the area too.
Car Sharing
Log on to www.carsharedevon.com to match people wanting lifts with those travelling in the same direction.
Cycling
Plymouth City Council information on cycling in the city
including route maps of Plymouth cycle tracks, cycling with children, cycle training and much more.
Tel: (01752) 307730
There are cycle paths at various points through the city and recreational cycle ways (eg in the Plym Valley). Leaflets detailing these routes can be obtained from the Plymouth Tourist Information Centres.
For a copy of the Plymouth Cycle Guide please contact the Road Safety Team, Plymouth City Council, Civic Centre, Plymouth, PL1 2EW. Copies of the guide are also available from most bike shops, libraries and tourist information centres in Plymouth.
Shopmobility
Plymouth Shopmobility and Community Transport provides a range of transport services to help people in the city who have limited mobility. For further information on the areas of the city where there is provision telephone (01752) 307735
