Plymouth Ferry Terminal Guide
Routes from Plymouth
Ferries from Plymouth
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.
By Train
Frequent trains run from London's Paddington Station to Plymouth in 3 ¼ to 4 hours. For rail information, tel. 0845 7484950 in the UK. Plymouth Train Station lies on North Road, 5 minutes from the City Centre. Western National Bus no. 83/84 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.
Driving Distances
| 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) |
Map and Distances to our Port in Plymouth
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. In high season there is also a takeaway facility in the car lanes.
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-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.
Cash Point
There is an ATM cashpoint in the main terminal building. (charge applies). Please note this service is currently out of order.
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.
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.
Shuttle Bus
There is no shuttle bus between the ship and the terminal. It is approximately a 200m walk.
Telephones
Payphones can be found in the terminal on the first floor, and also in the car lanes.
Terminal Opening Hours
The terminal is manned from 09.00 to 17.30 Monday-Friday, 09.00-16.30 Saturday-Sunday and for all ship arrivals and departures.
Tourist Information
The Tourist Information Centre is at Island House, The Barbican (01752 304849).
Parking at Plymouth Terminal
The ferry port offers good parking charged at £4.50 per day if you plan to leave the car.
Caravans 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.
