Plymouth for Groups

Welcoming travel trade to Britain’s Ocean City

As Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth’s impressive waterfront is completely unmissable. With quaint, historic spots, delicious food and drink and beautiful natural spaces to enjoy, there’s plenty to explore.

Here you’ll discover hundreds of years of history, from Sir Francis Drake to the Mayflower Pilgrims and the story of a city rebuilt after World War II, alongside vibrant arts and culture, incredible food and drink and the most incredible views you’ll see anywhere in the South West.

Benefitting from a variety of transport access points from land, sea and air, Plymouth is the perfect destination for group day trips and breaks.

See our Itinerary ideas here

For more details on our group offers and assistance in booking, please contact Alison Bartlett Alison@destinationplymouth.org.uk

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Coach Information

The seven bay coach station is run by National Express and serves all scheduled city-to-city long distance services such as National Express, Megabus and the South West Falcon.

There is an 89-space car park with blue badge holder bays, and drop off and pick up taxi/private hire bays.

The site can be accessed by car from Mayflower Street and on foot by Armada Way.

Visitor / Tourist Coaches

Pick up and drop off locations are provided at:

Derry’s Cross Roundabout - PL1 1EU

• Maximum waiting time 15 minutes
• Two coach bays with large waiting shelters and accessible seating
• Hatched area for continental coach passengers using the off-side door

Mayflower Steps, PL1 2LR

• Maximum waiting time 15 minutes
• Single on road coach bay

The Barbican, Lambhay Hill coach parking area

• 3- bay coach parking area at the foot of Lambhay Hill with 2- hour maximum stay payable by cash or card at the machine

Millbay Docks, PL1 3EW

• Coaches can pick up Cruise Liner passengers from Millbay Docks if they are meeting a Cruise Liner.

Plymouth Coach Station, PL1 1HZ

Designed for long distance scheduled services but visiting coaches can be accommodated by contacting National Express in advance

To book:

1. Please book 48 hours in advance
2. Call 01752 225635
3. A fee of £5 will be taken

Coach layovers / parking / driver facilities

Coach parking and driver facilities are located at:

Plymouth Citybus depot – PL3 4AA

• Coach and lorry daytime and overnight parking
• Exterior Coach Wash
• Toilet Drop
• Minor Repairs
• Information for Drivers in French and German
• Complimentary bus passes for drivers
• Tel: 01752 264215

Stagecoach SW Depot – PL9 7JT

• Coach daytime and overnight parking
• Toilet Drop
• Exterior Coach Wash
• Complimentary bus passes for drivers
• Email: ken.lock@stagecoachbus.com
• Tel: 01752 495238