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Visiting Plymouth

Plymouth is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Plymouth?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Plymouth then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Plymouth!

FAQs About Plymouth

How Do I Get To Plymouth?

Driving directions to Plymouth:

  1. From London: Take the M4 motorway followed by the A303 and continue onto the A30 until you reach Plymouth.
  2. From Bristol: Take the M5 motorway followed by the A38 until you reach Plymouth.
  3. From Exeter: Take the A38 and follow it all the way to Plymouth.

Rail directions to Plymouth:

  1. From London: Take a train from London Paddington station to Plymouth station. The journey takes around 3-4 hours.
  2. From Bristol: Take a train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Plymouth station. The journey takes around 2 hours.
  3. From Exeter: Take a train from Exeter St Davids station to Plymouth station. The journey takes around 45 minutes.

If you are visiting other cities or towns in the south-west of England, you could consider taking a coach or bus from there to Plymouth. There are also local buses and taxis available in Plymouth to help you get around.

Some local landmarks close to Plymouth include:

  • The historic Barbican area
  • The National Marine Aquarium
  • The Plymouth Hoe seafront

If you have time, you could also consider exploring nearby towns such as Dartmoor or the coastal villages along the south-west coast.

What's The Nearest Airport To Plymouth?

The closest airport to Plymouth is Exeter Airport, which is about 47 miles away. The easiest route to take would be to drive on the A38, which would take about 1 hour and 5 minutes without traffic. Alternatively, you could take the train from Plymouth to Exeter and then take a taxi or a bus to the airport.

Where Is Plymouth?