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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) are great picks.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6854
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6854
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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 2h 51m and costs around ₹ 8,171 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 10,338 for a 5h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 443 km and will cost you around ₹ 8,671. From Manchester, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,585 for a journey of 740 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 2h 51m and costs around ₹ 8,171 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 10,338 for a 5h 36m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 443 km and will cost you around ₹ 8,671. From Manchester, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,585 for a journey of 740 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 (831 reviews)
SWISS
Good (910 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (965 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (384 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (694 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,423 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,448 reviews)
GOL
Good (676 reviews)
Vueling
Good (808 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (151 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (526 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,267 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)
₹ 16,630+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,246+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,799+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,992+
Devon & Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,253+
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 8,921+

Hiring a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay ₹ 153 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 ₹ 1,841 and ₹ 2,455. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 153 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 ₹ 1,841 and ₹ 2,455. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.