Plymouth ferry port
Ferry port facilities, directions and transport information
Ideally situated for passengers coming from the West of England and Wales, Plymouth Port offers Brittany Ferries sailings to France and Spain.
There is excellent road access to the ferry terminal and efficient rail links including a direct route from London which takes under four hours.
Where is Plymouth Ferry Port?
Plymouth ferry port map
Address & contact details
Brittany Ferries
Millbay
Plymouth
PL1 3EW
Tel: 0871 244 1401
GPS co-ordinates: 50.364711,-4.158544
Plymouth Ferry Port 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 09:00-15:45 Monday-Friday and 10:30-16:00 Saturday & Sunday and for all ferry 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 at the port.
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 16:00 Monday-Friday and 10:30-16:30 Saturday & Sunday and for all ship arrivals and departures.
Travelling with Dogs
Dogs are allowed in all areas of the port but must be kept on a lead at all times. They are not allowed in the terminal or to leave the car after passing security.
The nearest parks outside of the port are Plymouth Hoe, which is signposted from the port (6 minute drive/19 minute walk), and Devils Point (8 minute drive/26 minute walk).
Plymouth Photo Gallery
Plymouth Hoe
Statue of Francis Drake at Plymouth
Plymouth National Marine Aquarium
Plymouth Hoe
The Barbican, Plymouth
Tinside Pool
Getting to Plymouth Ferry Port
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. Exit the A38 at the A374 (towards Plymouth City Centre) and follow signs to the continental Ferry Port.
| 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) |
By train
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. Plymouth Citybus number 36 runs from the train 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.
Parking at Plymouth Ferry Port
Parking is available at the port at £7.50 per 24 hours. Caravans and motor homes 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. There is no access to toilet facilities during the night.
| Duration (maximum stay of 31 days) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | FREE |
| 24 hours | £7.50 |
| Vehicles are left at owners risk. | |
About Plymouth
Plymouth, the largest city in the South West, has beautiful scenery, a wealth of attractions and a fascinating maritime history. In 1577 Francis Drake launched his circumnavigation of the globe from Plymouth and repelled the Armada a few years later, the Pilgrim Fathers set sail from here in 1620, and in 1831 Charles Darwin departed for his pioneering trip to the Galapagos Islands.
Read our Plymouth City Guide.
Ferries from Plymouth Ferry Port
| Ferry Routes | Book from Plymouth |
|---|---|
| Plymouth to Roscoff | Check Prices & Book |
| Plymouth to Santander | Check Prices & Book |
