Plymouth Ferry Terminal Guide
Routes from Plymouth
Ferries from Plymouth
Plymouth Ferry Terminal Address
Millbay, Plymouth - TEL 0871 244 1401
Post code for satellite navigation/ mapping: PL1 3EW
Directions to Plymouth Ferry 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.
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. 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.
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.
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 by 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.
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. [email protected]
website. www.plymouth.gov.uk
Parking at Plymouth Terminal: The ferry port offers good parking charged at £4.50 per day if you plan to leave the car. Please note from the 30th April 2009 the charge will increase to £5.00 per day.
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.
All information was accurate as of 4th February 2009