Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pier Master's House (12-13 Madeira Rd) and Lost in Rio (36 Bretonside) are great picks.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6856
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6856
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham takes 3h 36m and costs around ₹ 7,006 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about ₹ 12,844 for a 7h 20m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 89 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,001. From London, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,589 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Plymouth to Birmingham takes 3h 36m and costs around ₹ 7,006 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about ₹ 12,844 for a 7h 20m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 89 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,001. From London, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,589 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
Vueling
Good (810 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,750+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,852+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,592+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,112+
Devon & Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,256+
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 10,293+

Hiring a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay ₹ 154 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469.

Expect to pay ₹ 154 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469.