Pride in Plymouth

By train it takes about 3 hours to travel to Plymouth from London's Paddington station. The Trainline
By coach direct services take about 5h30 to Plymouth from London's Victoria Coach Station. National Express
Ferry services travel between Plymouth and Roscoff (France) or Santander (Spain). Brittany Ferries
The nearest airport is Plymouth City Airport:  Air South West operate flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Bristol and Jersey

By Road

The main route into Plymouth is the A38 Devon Express way which is a continuation of the M5. From the North West use M6 southbound then M5 for the South West

From London, Thames Valley and Swindon use the M4 which joins the M5 at Bristol.

Alternatively the A303 (via M3) which cuts through Salisbury Plain passing Stone Henge is the more scenic route which joins the M5 at Honiton nr Exeter.

By Train:

Whether you come to Plymouth from the North, East, or West the train journey will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside in the country.

The train operators serving Plymouth are First Great Western from London Paddington, through the Thames Valley in the East and Cornwall in the West , Cross Country from Scotland, Manchester, Birmingham and the Midlands.

By Coach or Bus:

National Express run frequent coaches from London Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow airport and most other towns and cities in the UK.

Megabus operate low fare routes to Plymouth (check website for cities and frequency)

First Group run most of the regional bus routes in and out of Plymouth Key Routes - X9 Bude and Exeter, 82 Exeter via Dartmoor, X85 via Bideford, 64 and 65 Torquay.

The regional buses provide an excellent way to see some of the stunning countryside, villages, and coastline