Plymouth Ferry Terminal Guide
Contact details
Address: Millbay, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EW. Tel: 0871 244 1401
Getting to Plymouth Terminal
By car
If you're driving from London, take the M4 west to the junction with the M5 going south to Exeter. From Exeter, head southwest on the A38 to Plymouth.
Routes from Plymouth
Ferries from Plymouth
Important information: delays in Plymouth city centre
On June 1st, major roadworks started in the East End of Plymouth city centre causing severe disruptions during peak periods. These roadworks will be ongoing until October.
If you are sailing on the below departure times from Plymouth, please allow extra time for your journey.
- Monday: 15h00
- Wednesday: 15h00
- Friday: 12h30
- Saturday: 15h00
- Sunday: 16h30
If you are entering Plymouth via the A38, we strongly recommend that you avoid getting to the port via Gdynia Way. Rather, continue to the Manadon exit and approach via Outland Road as opposed to turning off at Plymouth Road/ Embankment Road. The ferry port is sign-posted on this route.
Please view the adjacent map for a clearer route to the port
For more information, visit the Plymouth City Council Website
By train
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Frequent trains run from London's Paddington Station to Plymouth in 3 ¼ to 4 hours. For rail information, tel. 08457 484950 in the UK. Plymouth Train Station lies on North Road, 5 minutes from the City Centre. First Group - number 4 runs from the station to the heart of Plymouth.
By coach
National Express has frequent daily bus services between London's Victoria Coach Station and Plymouth. The trip takes 5 ½ hours. Call National Express on 08705 808080 for schedules and information.
By foot
It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk to the ferry terminal from the town centre and 20 minutes from both the train and bus stations.
Map of port location
Plymouth Terminal facilities
Baby changing area
There is a baby changing area on the first floor in the ladies toilet.
Cafeteria
There is a cafeteria in the terminal which opens for ferry arrivals and departures only.
Bureau de change
There is a Bureau de Change located at the Terminal Counter, open from 09.00-17.00 Monday-Friday, 09.00-16.00 Saturday, & 09.00-16.00 Sunday and for all ferry arrivals and departures. There is also a Thomas Cook bureau de change in the terminal, which is also open for ship arrivals and departures.
Disabled services
Access to the first floor of the terminal is via an escalator or lift. Disabled toilet facilities can be found next to the car check-in lanes and also on the first floor of the terminal (access by lift). Wheelchairs are available from the passenger terminal. These must be requested at the time of check-in. Foot passengers can be dropped off right outside the terminal entrance.
Left luggage
There is no left luggage facility although there are lockers at Bretonside bus station.
Showers
Showers are available in the Freight Office for freight drivers.
Telephones
A payphone can be found outside the terminal building.
Terminal Opening Hours
The terminal is manned from 09.00 to 17.30 Monday-Friday, 09.00-16.30 Saturday & 09.00-16.30 Sunday and for all ship arrivals and departures.
Parking at Plymouth Terminal
The ferry port offers good parking charged at £5.00 per day if you plan to leave the car.
Caravans/ motorhomes can be parked 'overnight' in the car lanes provided they do not interfere with loading for any departures prior to that which you are travelling on.
Plymouth Tourist Information Centre
Plymouth Mayflower Visitor Centre
3/5 The Barbican
Plymouth
PL1 2LR
Tel. 00 44 (1)752 306330
Fax. 00 44 (1)752 306333
email. barbicantic@plymouth.gov.uk
website. www.plymouth.gov.uk
All information was accurate as of 2nd June 2010
| From | Miles (Km) |
|---|---|
| Bristol | 132 (211) |
| Birmingham | 206 (330) |
| Cardiff | 152 (245) |
| Exeter | 45 (73) |
| Glasgow | 489 (782) |
| London | 218 (348) |
| Manchester | 291 (468) |
| Newcastle | 412 (659) |
| Oxford | 205 (330) |
| Southampton | 152 (245) |
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | FREE |
| Daily Rate | £5 |
