Plymouth has many transport options for you to be able to get round easily, ensuring you can visit the many quarters and surrounding areas stress free.  

Waterlinks

Take the opportunity to step on board the Plymouth's Waterlinks to create the perfect day out, enjoying the stunning coastline scenery whilst exploring local and nearby attractions.

Explore the city by water with ferries and water taxis throughout the year connecting the Barbican Wharves Hub with Mount Batten and the Royal William Yard, as well as Mount Edgcumbe and Cawsands in Cornwall.

The Mount Batten water taxi runs between the Barbican Pontoon next to the Mayflower Steps on the Barbican (PL1 2LR) to the jetty next to the pub at Mount Batten (PL9 9SJ).

The Cremyll Ferry runs between Admirals Hard at Stonehouse (PL1 3RJ) and Cremyll in Cornwall (PL10 1HX). 

The Cawsand Ferry runs between April and October from the Barbican Pontoon next to the Mayflower Steps on the Barbican (PL1 2LR) to Cawsand beach in Cornwall (PL10 1PF).

The Barbican, Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe Ferry runs between April and October from the Barbican Pontoon next to the Mayflower Steps on the Barbican (PL1 2LR) to the Royal William Yard (PL1 3RP) then on to Cremyll in Cornwall (PL10 1HX).

The Torpoint Ferry crosses the Tamar between Plymouth in Devon (PL1 4FL) and Torpoint in Cornwall (PL11 2AX)

Park & Ride

There are 3 park and ride sites in Plymouth, these services depart from stops A14 on Royal Parade.

Coypool Park & Ride

George Junction Park & Ride

Milehouse Park & Ride

This is a great option if you plan on spending the whole day in the city centre or waterfront locations to avoid paying for all day city parking.

For more information and ticket prices visit the Stagecoach Website or call 0871 200 2233.

Bus Services

Plymouth Citybus is the main local bus service providers for Plymouth. You can find out which bus you need to catch, where to catch it from and what time it leaves using the journey planner on the Traveline South West website.

The Royal Parade bus stop map shows the location of all the numbered bus stops on Royal Parade in the city centre.

Download the latest Plymouth Network Bus Map to view all routes (updated May 2024). 

Bike Hire

Fancy seeing the beautiful sights of Plymouth by bike? Check out this handy webpage with all you need to know about cycling around the city.

Rockets & Rascals Bike Hire, located on The Barbican and Royal William Yard, cater for cyclists of all kinds. Hire is available for a full-day leisurely ride to a 10 day hire with prices starting from £15 per day.

Scooter-bike Hire and Guided Tours, located on West Hoe, offer a range of fantastic premium scooter bikes to suit all abilities and requirements. Scooter bikes are safer, easier to ride, healthier and more fun than ordinary push bikes, segways, or electric micro scooters. Scooter bikes require no balance and are especially good for those who are nervous, infirm or who cannot or have never cycled or ran. Prices start from £6 for 1 hour rental.

Download the Plymouth Cycle Map to help you get around.

By Train

Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.

Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.

We recommend using  our Travel Partner GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price. 

Great Western Railway (GWR) provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services. We help over 100 million passengers reach their destinations every year - across South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, and large parts of Southern England.

We’re currently seeing the biggest investment in the network since Brunel so we can offer more trains, more seats, and shorter, more frequent journeys and continue the network’s heritage of helping connect more businesses to new and prosperous markets. Through a series of initiatives we aim to be a good neighbour to the communities we serve and are committed to making a positive social impact in those regions. Learn how we're Building a Greater West at GWR.com. GWR is a FirstGroup company.