About Plymouth
Plymouth is
a coastal city in South Devon, England, well-known for its boats trips
and marine attractions. From quaint cobbled streets, popular quayside
attractions and beaches to the best shopping opportunities in Devon, Plymouth has it all.
How to Get to Plymouth
Flights to Plymouth
Exeter Airport (EXT) is the city's closest international airport link. Bus and coach links to Plymouth are available alongside rail links from the nearby city of Exeter. Exeter
provides flights to destinations all across Europe including Austria,
Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland,
Turkey and domestic destinations in the UK. Flybe and Thomson Airways provide the most commonly scheduled flights.
Trains to Plymouth
Plymouth train station is in the north of the city and the largest of six stations in the area. Plymouth is located on the main First Great Western line from London to Penzance
with several trains terminating in the city. Many trains cover the
Cornish Main Line route including the Cornish Riviera service, a high-speed connection between London and Penzance. Many CrossCountry trains from Bristol, Northern England and Scotland terminate here. Taxis and buses are available outside the station's main entrance and offer services to and from the city centre.
Buses to Plymouth
Bus services are primarily provided by National Express, Plymouth CityBus and FirstGroup. The city's main bus station is called Bretonside and it is located in central Plymouth with taxi ranks, drop-off points, pick-up points for coaches and car parking facilities.
How to Get Around Plymouth
First Group provides many of the local trains and buses to Plymouth
and the surrounding area. The city centre is pedestrianised making it
inaccessible to cars. Taxis can be frequently used with a number of taxi
ranks based in the area.
