Bus Directions:
National Express coaches run from many towns - such as Newquay, Bristol and London’s Victoria Station, into the centre of Plymouth. The Ferry Port is a five minute taxi ride from the coach station.

Rail Directions:
Trains regularly run from Paddington in London to Plymouth - the journey time is about 3 1/2 hours. Plymouth Station is close to the centre of Plymouth and the ferry port is only 5 mins away by taxi.

Amenities:
There is free parking in the port, a commission-free bureau de change, a café, toilets and baby changing facilities.

Planning Ahead

Places of Interest:
Plymouth has a great naval history, reflected in such places as Plymouth Hoe (where Drake infamously played bowls) and Smeaton's Tower Lighthouse (which you can climb to get a panoramic view of the Plymouth Sound). The National Marine Aquarium is in the Barbican area of town and offers a unique glimpse of underwater life including a shark theatre and the "World of Seahorses".

Ferrybooker.com local connection:
Ferrybooker's ace web designer, Ben Jaffe, and gifted Project Manager, Paul Friese-Greene, went to university in Plymouth.

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