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Getting Around Plymouth

There are lots of ways to get around Plymouth. We have listed many of the providers and linked to their homepages.

Bus

Citybus / Information hotline: 0845 077 2223

First Buses / Tel: +44 (0) 1224 650100

National Express / Tel: +44 (0) 8717 818181 / Disabled Travel Helpline: +44 (0) 8717 818179

Traveline

For further information about traveling through the UK (with public transportation) Traveline is offering a service which might be usefull for you.

Ferries

Torpoint Ferry / Tel: +44 (0) 1752 361577
The Torpoint ferry forms a vital transport link across the Tamar (known at this location as the Hamoaze) between the town of Torpoint in Cornwall, and the city of Plymouth in Devon.

Cremyll Ferry / Tel: +44 (0) 1752 822105 www.tamarcruising.com./ferrytt

Local buses from Plymouth and rame serve the cremyll ferry, within minutes of disemabrking you can be enjoying the beauty of award winning Mount Edgcumbe Country park or exploring Rame and the vilaages of Kingsand and Cawsand, Whitsand bay or walking the South West Coast Path.

Tamar Cruising
One hour Cruise passing the famous Plymouth Hoe, Seatons Tower, Drakes Island, and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, viewing the Breakwater before continuing up the River Tamar, passing the Warships and Submarines. With a full commentary given, highlighting points of interest and updates on visiting Naval Craft.
Adults: £6.00 Children: (5 – 15 yrs) £3.00 Under 5 yrs free (Sep/2009)

Mountbatten Water taxi

Catch the yellow ferry from the Babrican landing stage to visit Mountbatten, stroll the breakwater or join the South West Coast Path , venture to the watersports centre and get on the water or relax in one of the bars and restaurants overlooking the water.

Rail

First Rail / Tel: +44 (0)1224 650100

Cross Country Tours / Tel: +44 (0) 870 010 0084

National Express Rail / Tel: +44 (0) 8717 818181 / Disabled Travel Helpline: +44 (0) 8717 818179

Bike

Discover Plymouth by bike. There are opportunities for traffic free and off road cycling, leisurely afternoon rides along quieter lanes, and more challenging longer distance routes.

Click here for more information and follow the link to cycle path network.

Walking

Visit the Tourist Information Centre on the Barbican for free information on walks in Plymouth and the surrounding area. The centre also stocks a wide range of walking guides and maps for the region.

A series of new cultural trails has been produced to help people explore the landscape and discover some of its hidden gems. The trails include a variety of themes including Man and the Landscape, Trade and Settlement, Coast in Conflict, a Colourful Landscape, and Car Free days out.

The eight new trails - all circular, are a mixture of walking, cycling and horse riding routes. Please click here if you are interested to download a path in South Devon.

Click here for more information about the famous South West Coast Path.